Golden Jackal falls victim to Delhi's cold weather, rescued and treated by Wildlife SOS

A thorough examination revealed that the jackal showed signs of severe hypothermia, caused by prolonged exposure to cold.

Golden Jackal rescue: In a swift operation, the Delhi Fire Brigade rescued a distressed female golden jackal, about 3 years old, in Bawana, Delhi. Aware of the jackal's precarious condition, the canine was handed over to Wildlife SOS for emergency medical care.

Wildlife SOS provided successful treatment to a golden jackal badly affected by Delhi's harsh weather during a recent rehabilitation operation. The canine was identified as an approximately 3-year-old female.

Upon arrival at the NGO's treatment facility, a thorough assessment revealed that the jackal showed signs of severe hypothermia caused by prolonged exposure to cold. Wildlife SOS' dedicated veterinary team took immediate action to address the cold stress. External heat was provided to aid thermoregulation, stabilizing the jackal's body temperature.

After undergoing extensive treatment and being deemed fit for release, the female jackal was released into its natural habitat.

Kartick Satyanarayan, co-founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS, said, “The increasing cold in Delhi is proving to be dangerous for the urban wildlife population. In these situations, timely medical intervention in the care of affected animals is absolutely crucial.”

Wasim Akram, Deputy Director of Special Projects at Wildlife SOS, said: “The successful rescue and treatment of the jackal is an example of the synergy between the Delhi Fire Service and Wildlife SOS, and demonstrates the crucial role of joint efforts in conservation of wild animals.”