Canidae Canis aureus syriacus Jackal Le Chacal Ibn Awa Weight: 5-15 kg. Length: 40-90 cm (without length of tail). Observation: Sunset to dawn. Habitat: Forests, bushy areas and in close proximity to villages. General information: The female delivers at the end of spring between 4-6 cubs. It can travel between 5-20 Km a day. The female is smaller than the male. The young stay for 6 months with their mother. It feeds on fruits, birds, insects and rodents.   Canidae Canis lupus pallipes Wolf Loup Thiib Weight: 14-30kg. Length: 80-115 cm. Observation: Mainly nocturnal, but occasionally hunts during the day. General information: Globally threatened species. Opportunistic carnivore, feeding garbages jirds, voles, hares, birds and gazelles.   Felidae Felis chaus Jungle cat Chat des marais El Hir El Nimr Weight: 2.5-4.5 kg (6-12 kg) adult. Length: 45-65 cm (50- 90 cm) adult. Observation: At night. Habitat: Wet areas, near water catches, forests and bushy areas. General information: Strong, brave, active and agile animal but endangered. The female delivers at the end of April. The young stay with their mother for about 4-5 months. It feeds on frogs, snakes, and rodents.   Erinaceidae Erinaceus europaeus concolor Hedgehog Hérisson Kababat El shawk Weight: 1 - 1,5 kg. Length: 0.20-0.30 m. Observation: Night / day (rarely). Habitat: Orchards, near houses. General information: It has spines for protecting itself from the enemies. Feeds on insects, benefit for the agriculture.   Hyacnidae Hyaena hyaena syriaca Striped hyaena Hyène strié Dabaa Weight: 20-50 kg. Length: 85-130 (without length of tail). Observation: At night. Habitat: Cave in dense forests. General information: It has forelegs longer than hindlegs. It has long pointed ears and a striated black coat covers most of its body. It feed on carrion, fruits, vegetables and reptiles.   Hystricidae Hystrix indica indica Porcupine Por-épic Neese Weight: 10-17 kg. Length: 70-90 cm. Observation: At night. Habitat: Cultivated or bushy areas, in self-dug burrows or natural caves. General information: It is distinguished by its black and white quills for defending itself from the ennemies. Herbivorous, feeding on plants, bulbs and bark.   Mustelidae Meles meles canescens Badger Blaireau Ghrayr Weight: 5-15kg. Length: 55-85 cm. Observation: At night. Habitat: Woodlands and sometimes at high altitude. General information: It is characterized by 2 black stripes running over the eyes as far as the ears. It spends all the winter in its burrow. The female delivers in February to March. The young stay for 4 months with their mother. Feeds on rodents, reptiles, insects and plants.   Sciuridae Sciurus anomalus syriacus Squirrel Ecureuil Synjab Weight: 2-4 kg. Length: 20-40 cm. Observation: During the day. Habitat: Oak and cedar Forests. General information: The female delivers from April to Marsh. The nest exists inside grooves of Cedar trees. Feeds on fruits and seeds.   Suiadae Sus scrofa lybicus Wild boar Sanglier Khanzir Barri Weight: 70-250 kg. Length: 80-130 cm. Observation: At night when they go out to feed.. Habitat: Forests, swamps and around agricultural areas.. General information: Strong animal, characterized by a very abled smell and hearing senses, but weak eyesight. They breed in November to December and deliver in February to March. They feed on oak, bulbs, worms, snails, snakes and rats.   Canidae Vulpus vulpus palaestina Common red fox Renard Thaalab Weight: 9 - 13 kg. Length: 50-65 cm. Observation: Active during the day but more at night. Habitats: Forests, bushy areas, open areas and valleys. General information: The female delivers 4-6 puppies at the end of April. The fox is recognized from a characteristic white spot at the tip of its long tail. The young stay for one year with their mother. It feeds on rodents, hares, birds, grasses and vegetable matter.   Records 1 to 10 of 10