Illegal Jackal Trade is on the rise in South Africa and it is a major threat to the survival of jackals in their natural habitats. Jackals are being hunted for their fur, meat, and for traditional medicine practices.Jackal hunting has become a lucrative business, due to high demand from both local and international markets. Poachers have turned to use cruel methods such as snares and traps that are known to maim or kill jackals before they can be sold into captivity.