मृगपक्षी-शास्त्र (हंसदेव - १३वीं शती का अमर भारतीय वन्यजीव, पक्षी एवं प्राणि-विज्ञान)

[1st variety of JACKALS]
(SRIGALA)
These varieties of jackals are not so tall in size and they have
golden colour. They naturally walk swiftly and walk more swiftly
when they loose their temper and are afraid. They cry very unpleasa-
ntly. They injure weak animals. Their smell is bad. They are afraid of
cold, winds, rain, and hot Sun. Though they are insignificant ones, they
are very shrewd and keen in understanding others.
[2nd variety of JACKALS]
(MRIGADHURTA)
Jackals of this kind clearly know the place and residence of each
and every animal and at times they deceive them tactfully the other
animals some how or other escape when attacked by them. Their bodies
are a little rough, stout, and brown in colour with rough hair on them.
They have much mustaches on their faces. They are much afraid of
huge sounds. They know the dwellings of human beings and cause fear
in people if they are alone. Their cries are long and fearful. They are
much irritated by anger.
[3rd variety of JACKALS]
(VANCHAKA)
Jackals of this kind are in golden colour having long jaws, claws
(nails) and hair with ugly bodies. They are fond of living with crowds
or flocks. They are very powerful at nights. They are very dreadful
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