An Introduction to India’s Powerful Wildlife Laws
Animal. A word used to describe all species under the Kingdom Animalia, except human beings, of course. The words “human” […]
Rescues From The Helpline – September 2023
Our Rapid Response Units were hard at work in the month of September, rushing to help animals in need. Working
Rescues From The Helpline – August 2023
August had our Rapid Response Units race against time to aid animals in distress. Operating across four states, for 24
Bear Diary: At Dachigam Rescue Centre, This One Paints A ‘Rozy’ Picture!
Back in 2007, a startling news from the Department of Horticulture in Srinagar had the Wildlife SOS team of Dachigam
Children’s Day 2023: 25 Years of Kalandar Education
For Kalandar children, the wide-eyed curiosity with which they turn each page of their school textbooks has a lot to
Trunk Tales: Phoolkali, The Mighty Matriarch
‘Phool’ in Hindi refers to ‘flower’, while ‘kali’ means ‘bud’. Phoolkali — the apple of her caregiver’s eye and a
Trunk Tales: Mia’s Might And Will To Heal
Blinding lights. Deafening noise. The brutal strikes of a curved bull-hook biting into flesh. Far from the scent of forests,
Celebrating The Ecosystem Engineers Of India
What comes to mind when we think of the word “engineer”? Perhaps a group of people toiling to build a
Similarities Across Families: Convergent Evolution In Animals
What is convergent evolution? Well, imagine a dolphin zipping through the ocean at full speed. Now think of a shark,
The Emotional Intelligence of Different Animals
Do animals have emotions? The question has riddled many minds over the centuries. Art, literature, and cinema have often depicted
Behavioural Trauma In Rescued Animals
What is trauma? Conveying a deeply disturbing or emotionally damaging experience with long-lasting psychological impact, trauma is regarded as a
69 Snakes Seized From Snake Charmers In A Joint Operation By Uttar Pradesh Forest Department And Wildlife SOS
One man’s auspicious occasion becomes another animal’s bane. As the country regards the divinity of Lord Shiva, it is ironic
Ecology And Rescues of Indian Rat Snakes
As concrete jungles replace large swathes of forested land, many animals have taken to an urban lifestyle. Rat snakes are
Role Of Social Media In Conservation
Using social media for wildlife conservation might seem tricky, and with good reason. Over the years, social media has evolved
Bidding Farewell To Our Dearest Butterball
Saying goodbye is never easy. With a heavy heart, we bid adieu to our dearest Butterball. Butterball was just a
Rescues From The Helpline – May 2023
From a sand boa stuck between metallic motor pump rings to a spotted deer lost in the open fields –
Summer Of ’23: Wildlife SOS Rescues Birds Facing The Heat
Global warming’ has become a buzzword that is used across the media, but what does it really mean for the
Trunk Tales: Calm And Curious Zara!
Separated from her mother at a tender age to be forced into harsh servitude for the next two decades —
Exploring The Rich Avifauna Of MLRC
Nestled within the expansive Western Ghats, the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) and its surrounding areas in Maharashtra are bird
Snakes With Legs? The Curious Case of Snake Evolution!
Snakes have been misrepresented in varying degrees across several myths, folktales and even popular media… but did you know that