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since 2015
The golden jackal in Austria
We study how the golden jackal is spreading across Europe – and collect records together with the public!
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Discover the biology
Appearance, diet, reproduction, habitat and distribution – everything you need to know about Canis aureus.
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Aims, methods, team and international collaborations in golden jackal research in Austria.
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Upcoming events
9–13 Nov 2026
Ö1 radio: “Vom Leben der Natur”
Five-part radio series on the golden jackal and the research behind it – Monday to Friday at 8:55 am on Austrian radio Ö1 (in German).
oe1.orf.at
14 Nov 2026
photoadventure, Vienna
Talk at photoadventure – the fair for photography and nature enthusiasts.
photoadventure.at
21 Nov 2026
Bergwacht Salzburg
Talk on the golden jackal for the Bergwacht Salzburg (mountain rangers).
19 Apr 2027
World Jackal Day
International Jackal Day: public webinar (in German) and Scientific Forum for researchers (in English).
To World Jackal DayThere are no events scheduled at the moment.
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Book
“Lebenskünstler auf leisen Pfoten”
Our new book on the golden jackal (Volume 1) is out now – a German-language book (“Master of Survival on Silent Paws”), available in bookshops and online.
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Media
In the media
The golden jackal on TV, radio and in the press – documentaries, interviews and press coverage.
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News
More from the project
Reports, events and updates – all the latest from the Golden Jackal Project at a glance.
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Research update
In the shelter of humans: how the golden jackal is spreading across Europe
A recent study in Nature Ecology & Evolution shows that golden jackals gain a foothold where living close to people shields them from wolves – a key to their rapid spread across the continent.
Ranc et al. (2026): “Human shielding from wolves facilitates jackal expansion across Europe”. Nature Ecology & Evolution 10(6): 1091–1102.
Your input matters
Your observation supports research!
The golden jackal is spreading across Europe – often unnoticed. Observations from the public are a valuable source of data: they show where the species occurs and help us document its long-term development.
A photo, a camera-trap image, a track or a howl in the night – every clue counts.
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