jackal
jack-al
noun
A wild dog-like mammal of Africa and Asia, known for scavenging.
"A lone jackal howled in the distance."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: side-striped jackal, Canis adustus, black-backed jackal, Canis mesomelas, African golden wolf, Canis anthus, Egyptian jackal, grey jackal, golden jackal, Canis aureus