Jackals usually den in holes dug by themselves or others.
Once the pups come outside at about 3 weeks of age, the mother spends increasing amounts of time away from the den. It hunts on its own at 6 months. Most offspring leave the territory between 6 and 8 months of age. Others stay on as 'helpers'. All photos contained herein are copyrighted and are not to be reproduced for commercial use without John H. Fields' expressed permission.