J is for Jackal

The black backed Jackal, pictured below, is one of three species of jackals found in North Africa. It has black hair on the back which contrasts with the rusty red color of the hair on the rest of its body and a black tip on its tail.

In mythology, jackals are often depicted as clever sorcerers which probably reflects their nature in the wild, where they are resourceful.

Jackal black backed monogram name postcards by Rowood