Golden jackal rescued from dog attack in Delhi, receives treatment
The golden jackal is native to the Indian subcontinent and plays an important ecological role in forest ecosystems.
Golden jackal: In a major rescue operation, the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit successfully rescued a distressed golden jackal from a worrying dog attack at a farm in Anand Gram, MG Road in Ghitorni. The injured jackal, now in the care of Wildlife SOS, will receive further care at the Wildlife SOS treatment facility.
The harrowing incident occurred when the farm owner discovered the golden jackal being attacked by a pack of four to five dogs. The farm owner acted quickly and intervened to chase the dogs away and immediately contacted the Wildlife SOS emergency hotline.
The NGO’s Rapid Response Unit immediately responded to the emergency call and arrived on the scene. The golden jackal, a young male, showed visible signs of trauma with bite marks on his thigh. Further examination revealed a displaced right hind leg and a completely fractured left hind femur. The team performed primary treatment on site. The wounds were carefully cleaned and covered, and he was given painkillers, antibiotics and anticoagulants to ease the pain.
Commenting on the incident, Kartick Satyanarayan, co-founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS, said: “This successful rescue operation highlights the crucial role communities play in ensuring the welfare of wildlife, even in urban areas. We urge residents to remain vigilant and immediately report any such incidents to our 24×7 emergency helpline.”
The injured jackal is currently at the Wildlife SOS treatment facility where he will undergo further medical procedures and rehabilitation. Wasim Akram, Deputy Director of Special Projects at Wildlife SOS, highlighted the ongoing commitment to the jackal’s recovery, saying: “Our veterinary team is committed to providing the best possible care for the golden jackal, closely monitoring its progress while the animal receives specialized treatment. under our care.”
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is native to the Indian subcontinent and plays an important ecological role in forest ecosystems. They are omnivorous in nature and feed on a variety of small mammals such as hares, various birds, fish and even fruits. Unfortunately, threats such as habitat fragmentation, hunting, wildlife trafficking, human-wildlife conflict and road accidents threaten their survival. The species is protected under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and their wild population is estimated at 80,000.