It belongs to the canine family and can be found in Europe (mostly the Balkans), in Asia and Africa. It is a small mammal that, despite its ominous reputation, feeds of plants and fruit. The other half of its diet is covered by carrion and small animals such as amphibians, fish, snails, mice, rabbits, insects, birds, but also sheep and goats. The jackal is not only mentioned in the Greek mythology, but it also had an important role in Ancient Egypt! In Greece, estimations show that the jackal population does not exceed the number of 1.500 animals. These are limited to isolated populations in eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Halkidiki, the coastal area of Fokida, Peloponnese, Samos, and small groups in Kerkini and Axios. The jackal has been intensely hunted during the period between 1974 – 1980, when over 7.000 animals were killed according to official data.