PfA Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre

We got a frantic call in the month of May about a jackal cub who was being kept as a pet. We immediately sent our rescue team for the confiscation of the animal. Upon reaching, the family got defensive and explained the story. They had brought Klaus, the jackal cub from Andhra Pradesh, thinking him to be a German Shepherd puppy. They had been feeding him curd rice, which was only making things worse as jackals are carnivorous animals. The neighbours heard constant howling and reached out to us. The offenders were told about the law and how it is illegal to have jackals as pets as they are protected under the Wildlife Act of 1972. The family finally gave him up and we brought him back to our rehabilitation centre. Once he was safe and settled, it was time for a veterinarian check. We found that he had severe stomach issues due to not getting species appropriate food. We first started with the treatment of the digestive system. When significant improvement was noticed, the cub was shifte...

Rescuing is no easy task, especially rescuing wildlife. Rescuing an animal is similar to providing EMT services to humans, except that it is tougher because animals enter a state of panic when they are injured or sick, and start isolating themselves. It is difficult to establish trust, understand the personality of the animal, rescue and provide first aid in a matter of a few minutes. Rescuers sometimes are able to rescue an animal within half an hour, and sometimes have to wait for three to four hours to save a life. On an average, a rescuer travels around Bangalore, and saves 9-11 lives a day. Species specific behaviours Species specific animal behaviour is an important aspect of a rescue operation. Rescuers are trained to read and observe these cues and approach the animal accordingly. For example, if one were to rescue a snake, they would have to carry a sack, a tube, and a hook. Snakes use their body musk to defend themselves and escape. It is important to handle them with utmost ...