Staff Profile Of The Month: Aaliya Mir
“Who run(sic) the world? Girls!” We couldn’t agree more with the words of legendary pop icon Beyonce. In a world […]
World Sparrow Day: Celebrating the House Sparrow
World Sparrow Day is an annual celebration of the ubiquitous House Sparrow. This day is designated to raise awareness about
Leopard Cub Reunion in Maharashtra: A Happy Tale
What started out as a normal day for farmers in Bori Salwadi village, soon turned into an action-packed afternoon after
Mythbuster: Superstitions Surrounding Wild Animals
We were all told tales as children – many of which are considered superstition and relatively harmless. Growing up in
The Importance of Village Rescue Teams in WSOS’ Conservation Efforts
In an effort to help identify and diffuse situations of human-leopard conflict, Wildlife SOS conducts regular training workshops for village
Staff Profile Of The Month: Dr Arun A Sha
Dr Arun A Sha has been working with Wildlife SOS since 2004. A strong proponent of the need for establishing
World Pangolin Day: Get to Know the elusive Pangolin!
The Pangolin is an incredibly shy and reclusive mammal that bears the unfortunate tag of being the world’s most trafficked
Rescues from the helpline – December, 2020
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. Wildlife SOS operates 24×7 emergency rescue helplines in
Bear of the Month: Cupid
A reigning joke at the Wildlife SOS Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre is that curiosity and an utter disregard for boundaries
A Day in the Life of a Bear Keeper at Wildlife SOS
Our bear caregivers are some of the most dedicated members of the Wildlife SOS staff. Their days are long, difficult
Hema Undergoes Eye Surgery at the Leopard Rescue Centre
*Warning: Graphic Content* Conservation and Rehabilitation centres work on a microscopic imitation of the original habitats of long-ranging species such
Jaw Traps and Snares: The Terrible Threat To India’s Wildlife
Apart from food-laced explosives and pellets, DIY snare and jaw traps form a terrible threat to animals inhabiting the country’s
The One Eared Elephant’s Tale of Freedom
Anybody who has worked with elephants goes on to discover that bulls are much more temperamental than females. They are
Elephant of the Month: Suzy
In the words of Greek philosopher Plutarch – “….the elephant also is become man’s plaything, and a spectacle at public
The Art of Coexisting: Grappling with Man-Animal Conflict
A most commonly observed phenomenon – man animal conflict – has been one of the biggest challenges to conservation efforts
Celebrating Vitthal’s Eleven-year-long Voyage with Wildlife SOS
For the past eleven years Vitthal has called the Wildlife SOS Leopard Rescue Centre in Junnar home. In this past
The Weasleys Celebrate ‘One Magical Year’ of Freedom with Wildlife SOS
The Weasleys – Arthur, Molly, Charlie, Ron and Ginny – had fallen prey to the spectre of the ‘Dancing Bear’
Maya Celebrates 10-Year Milestone In Her Road To Recovery
“They say an elephant never forgets. What they don’t tell you is, you never forget an elephant.” Anyone who meets
Rescues from the Helpline: July!
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. To combat the rising number of conflict cases,
Bear of the Month – Polly
Morning starts with eagerness within the enclosure; every new day brings with it tons of delicious honey-laced porridge, which is
Bear of the Month – Ankita
“The only love to really believe in is the love of a mother.” All of us have been shaped immensely
Over Fifty Parakeets and Tortoises Seized in Vadodara Raids!
Caged parakeets or turtles are a very common sight in Indian households. What most people are not aware of is
Wildlife SOS Conducts Skill-Development Workshop for the Kalandar Community!
As the Covid pandemic threw life off kilter across the globe, millions of people suffered the effects. In these times,
Wildlife SOS Team Conducts Awareness programs in Maharashtra
Mitigating man-animal conflict can be quite a challenging task, involving many aspects such as community participation, avoidance behaviour and quick
Spotting the Elusive Wild Inhabitants of the Animal Kingdom!
Camera trap footage is a very important tool for ecological studies and observation of wildlife in their true form and
Facts About Leopards That Perfectly Describe The Majestic Species!
Stealthy and elusive, leopards can be found in various places around the world –Sub-Saharan Africa, northeast Africa, Central Asia, India
Wildlife SOS’ Rescue Efforts in Kashmir: An update from the field
In a world in the throes of ecological imbalance, every animal’s life saved is an achievement – that is our
An Update on the Weasleys!
In the world of conservation, the phenomenon of poaching is a dreaded nemesis that all preservationists have to deal with.
Bear of the Month: Ranjan
As the mercury oscillates indecisively between hot, humid mornings, and cool rainy evenings, time seems to have slowed down at
Top Ten Unusual Reptile Rescues!
Over the years, our 24-hour Rapid Response Unit has encountered reptiles and several other wild animals in the most unexpected
Wildlife SOS Addresses the Elephant in the Room on ‘World Elephant Day’!
The survival of the elephant in India is critical to the survival of the entire species in Asia. Home to
Our Pocket-sized Ray of Sunshine – Odum!
A pocket sized ray of sunshine – that is how Odum’s keeper describes the 20 year old male sloth bear
Bear of the Month – Kandi
As the sun rises over the Agra Bear Rescue Facility, a distinctive sound is heard across the centre. The keepers
Critically Injured Flamingo Receives Second Chance; Delhi Zoo Treats And Releases The Bird To The Wild
In a win for conservationists and nature lovers, a critically injured Greater Flamingo was rescued by Wildlife SOS and treated
Bear of the Month: Abhay
Abhay’s story is reminiscent of the condition of thousands of sloth bears that were once a part of the barbaric
Why The Coronavirus Pandemic is a Resounding Wake Up Call For Humanity
As we try to put our finger on the patterns of rising illnesses through the past decades and compare them
Anti-Poaching Efforts Take a Hit as Covid-19 Lockdown Leads to Rise in Illegal Traffickers
As the spectre of Covid-19 continues to haunt the planet, there have been rising fears surrounding a resurgence of illegal
The ‘Sloth Bear’ Necessities of Life!
Sloth bears (Melursus ursinus) are a unique bear species, endemic to the Indian subcontinent, mainly India, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Root Canal Appreciation Day: The Importance of Dental Care for Sloth Bears!
Dental hygiene plays an incredibly important role in the lives of not only humans, but also rescued Sloth bears at
A Message from Wildlife SOS Co-founder Kartick Satyanarayan on Earth Day
As we try to put our finger on the patterns of rising illnesses through the past decades and compare them
The Hyena Chronicles: Underdogs of the Wild!
The Hyena is a rather underrated species –often vilified in movies like The Lion King where they are depicted as
Crocodile In UP Village Takes Locals By Surprise, Wildlife SOS Rushes To The Rescue!
The Mugger crocodile, (Crocodylus Palustris) also called the Marsh crocodile, is native to the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka, Burma, Pakistan
Kite Festival Turns Deadly; WSOS Rushes to Rescue
It may take the Covid-19 vaccine ages before it reaches every single citizen of every single country. Hence, our footing
Illuminating minds: The Importance of Education in the lives of the Kalandar Community
The importance of a thorough education in today’s world cannot be understated. Education not only provides us a way of
The Price of the ‘Perfect’ Selfie – Wild Animals fall prey to Unusual Tastes
The internet – a sensational, roiling whirlpool of easy content, information (true or false) and personal puffery – has seen
Asian Waterbird Census 2021: Wildlife SOS’ efforts in Jammu and Kashmir
The Asian Waterbird Census is an annual citizen-science event that takes place from January to March. This effort is an
Follow Emma’s journey home to the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital
In the aftermath of Jai’s successful rescue in record time, we are embarking on a new mission. At the cusp
Golden Jackal Returns to the Wild After Treatment at WSOS
Wildlife health management is a very important aspect of conservation efforts in the country. In today’s fast-paced world, there are
World Wetlands Day: Wildlife SOS participates at the Bird Festival
A ‘Wetland’, as the name suggests, is a land that is inundated by water – either permanently or seasonally and
Rangila Completes Two Years At The Agra Bear Rescue Facility!
In 2018, Rangila the ‘dancing bear’ made headlines as he embarked on a unique repatriation journey, across international borders from
A Friend In Need Is A Sibling Indeed!
Every year, the world has an unofficial celebration of the wonderful relationship between siblings on the 10th of April. We
Exotic Pet Trade Threatens India’s Endangered Species
From their use in traditional Chinese medicine to the pet trade industry, the reasons for wild animals to be trafficked
Assisting the Kalandar Community during the Covid Pandemic
The spectre of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cast a dark shadow over the planet, leaving devastation in its trail.
Massive Crocodile Stirs Panic In Firozabad; Rescued By Wildlife SOS & The Forest Dept
The sight of a massive crocodile crossing the road was reason enough to stir panic amongst the occupants of Dikhtauli
Saving Lives During Covid-19: Wildlife SOS’ Heroes
As the Covid-19 pandemic is overtaking countries, in its wake governments are taking the strictest measures to ensure loss of
Rescues from the helpline: September!
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. To combat the rising number of conflict cases,
‘Save Their Souls’ —Wildlife SOS & The Souled Store Announce Collaboration For A Wild Cause!!
In a bid to further conservation efforts, Wildlife SOS has partnered with Mumbai-based pop-culture merchandise brand—‘The Souled Store’ to launch
Mia Celebrates Her Rescueversary With a Jumbo Feast
As gentle rumbles puncture the dawn at the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in Mathura, 47-year-old Mia can be seen
Rescues from the helpline: October!
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. To combat the rising number of conflict cases,
Rescues from the helpline – August!
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. To combat the rising number of conflict cases,
Updates from the field: Ramdurga
As monsoon makes an appearance in the Koppal district of Karnataka, the lush green forests seem to be welcoming new
Nourishing Lives At the Wildlife SOS Bear Rehabilitation Centres!
When it comes to wild animals such as leopards, elephants and sloth bears that cannot be released back into their
Raju Celebrates Six Glorious Years Of Freedom At Wildlife SOS!
Imagine spending your whole life in shackles, both mental and physical – never being allowed to exit the length of
Striped Hyena, Victim of a Suspected Mob Attack, Rescued By Wildlife SOS
As dusk settles over the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, a group of people looks for a Striped Hyena
Wildlife SOS Rescues Rare ‘Levantine Viper’ In Jammu & Kashmir!
In a scintillating start to the week, our team operating out of J&K received a frantic call from locals who
Bear of the Month – Nawab!
The Himalayan brown bear is one of the most ancient brown bear lineages, occupying the remote, mountainous areas of Pakistan,
Bear of the Month: Mumtaz
15 years have passed since Mumtaz first arrived at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility (ABRF), and in this period, we
