The Golden Jackal – Kolkata’s last remaining wild carnivore

The club lies along the eastern bank of Tolly Nullah which was the earlier path Adi Ganga, a channel of the river Hooghly.  The soil of the area consisted of the silt brought down by the Adi Ganga and this rich soil combined with generous rainfall supported luxuriant vegetation. This marshy fertile area was prime habitat for the Golden Jackal, who fed on crabs, rodents, and a variety of fruits like mangoes, jackfruit and papaya.

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