Research: Canid is 'wolf in jackal's clothing'

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.

Researchers said the renamed "African wolf" was the only grey wolf species found in Africa.

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