Can I see jackals in Udawalawe National Park?

Yes, the Sri Lankan Jackal lives in Udawalawe National Park, although getting a real sighting takes some patience and luck.

These scavengers and opportunistic hunters tend to be on the move in the early morning and again close to late afternoon. You will usually notice them while they are trotting along the dirt tracks, searching in open scrubland, or lingering near water sources. Since they are rather discreet and blend well with the dry savannah grass, watching the margins of forest clearings is what improves your odds a lot, actually.