Residents of Randfontein have expressed shock and disappointment at the brutal killing of three Jackals found dumped close to Mimosa Nursery in Randfontein.
Upon observation, it looks like the Jackal is a mother and her pups.
A resident who spotted the Jackals said they were clearly shot.
He also said a team is checking CCTV cameras for clues.
Dirk Engelbrecht of Wild Serve, said nobody in wildlife rehab in Gauteng has any info on the matter yet.
But said this gruesome incident reeks of someone who “shot the mother and found the babies after scenario.”
“We often have cases where people shoot a jackal, caracal or serval on sight and then when he approaches, realizes she has young or is pregnant and they often go so far as to perform caesarian to save the babies. It could also be illegal rural hunters (with dog packs)” said Engelbrecht.