What is "side-striped jackal"

n. A species of jackal (''Canis adustus''), native to central and southern Africa.

The side-striped jackal (Canis adustus) is a species of jackal, native to central and southern Africa. Unlike its cousin, the smaller black-backed jackal, which dwells in open plains, the side-striped jackal primarily dwells in woodland and scrub areas.