The Creekside Neighbours: The Golden Jackals of Mumbai

The Creekside Neighbour: ‘The Golden Jackal’ is a short film that unveils the hidden world of the golden jackal, a resilient predator thriving in the mangrove forests of Mumbai. Based on the research findings of the Mumbai Jackal Project, the film explores the jackal’s survival in the urban wilderness—navigating threats and coexisting with humans. Along the way, the film offers a poignant reminder of Mumbai’s rich yet often overlooked urban biodiversity, emphasizing the urgent need to protect the city’s vulnerable wetlands. Directed by Akhilesh Tambe