An incident that occurred in the capital of Uzbekistan revealed the lack of necessary infrastructure to assist wild animals remaining in the urban environment. This was reported by Upl.uz.
A jackal observed near the “Tarakanchik” cafe in Tashkent died because no institution was found to accept it. Reports about the presence of a wild animal in the city area came from caring citizens.
Subsequently, volunteers from the non-governmental organization “Ekolog” arrived at the scene. They managed to catch the frightened and disoriented animal.
Complex and unsuccessful efforts began to find a temporary shelter for the jackal. Volunteers contacted the Tashkent Zoo but received a refusal.
The zoo cited the lack of conditions for quarantining and caring for the jackal as the reason. Further appeals to private shelters were also unsuccessful, as they are not designed to serve wild animals and lack the necessary facilities.
Volunteers, unable to place the animal, found themselves in a difficult situation. They could not create conditions to keep the jackal for a long time, and as a result, the animal died.
This case sparked broad discussion about the absence of a state center in Uzbekistan for the rehabilitation and care of wild animals. Existing laws and animal protection initiatives face challenges due to insufficient resources and infrastructure.
The activities of volunteer organizations cannot fully replace the state system. Experts emphasize that until specialized centers providing qualified veterinary care to wild animals and aimed at returning them to their natural habitat are established, such tragic incidents will continue to occur.
The jackal is considered one of the most adaptable wild animals living in the territory of Uzbekistan. It can live in environments ranging from semi-deserts to dense forests and anthropogenic landscapes such as urban outskirts.
This leads to frequent interactions with humans. It is hoped that high-ranking officials will pay serious attention to the situation and hold those responsible for such tragedies accountable.
