- Lions: Lions are the most significant predators of jackals. They often prey on jackals for food and to reduce competition for resources.
- Leopards: Leopards are another significant predator of jackals. They are well-adapted to hunting in trees, where jackals are often vulnerable.
- Hyenas: Hyenas are fierce competitors of jackals and will often kill and eat them. Hyenas are also known to steal food from jackals.
- Wolves: Wolves are also predators of jackals, although they are not as common in many areas where jackals live.
- Eagles: Eagles are known to prey on young jackals and sometimes even adult jackals.
- Humans: Humans are also a threat to jackals. Jackals are sometimes hunted for their fur or meat, and they can also be killed in conflicts with humans over livestock.