Jackal Stories : Amar Chitra Katha Vol. 553 (P)

Jackal Stories - Jataka Tales of the Sly and the Shrewd

The jackal holds a poor reputation in the animal kingdom—cunning, selfish, deceitful, and boastful. His ambitions are lofty, but his abilities are limited, and he rarely returns a favor. Should such a creature be tolerated? According to the wisdom of these Jataka tales, written between the 3rd century BC and 5th century AD, the answer is yes— but only as long as he uses his cleverness for the benefit of the community.