DNA analysis has shown that the Egyptian jackal, previously believed to be a subspecies of the golden jackal, is a relative of the grey wolf.
Genetic information shows that the species, Canis aureus lupaster, is more closely related to Indian and Himalayan wolves than golden jackals.
Writing in Plos One, researchers said the renamed "African wolf" was the only grey wolf species found in Africa.
They also called for an urgent assessment of its conservation status.
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Wednesday, February 02, 2011
So does that make Anubis wolf-headed?
Study shows canid is 'wolf in jackal's clothing'
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