Q. What is the IUCN status of Golden Jackal that was recently seen in news?
Answer: Least Concern
Notes: Golden jackals, also called common jackals, are medium-sized wolf-like canids. They are adapting to environmental changes and are less inclined to avoid humans. In human-inhabited areas, they are strictly nocturnal but may be partly diurnal in other regions. They inhabit valleys, rivers, lakes, canals, and seashores, but are rare in low mountains. They are found in parts of Africa, Europe, South Asia, and India. Their conservation status is "Least Concern" under IUCN.

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