The Golden Jackal Canis aureus Linnaeus, 1758 (Mammalia, Caninae) is a new mammal species for the Samara oblast

The jackal (Canis aureus) is an invasive species of predatory mammals, which spread throughout Eurasia in the 21st century. For species that integrate into ecosystems such as the jackal, monitoring studies and timely detection are essential. The paper provides information about the first reliable finds of the jackal in the Samara oblast.