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 – August 2023
August had our Rapid Response Units race against time to aid animals in distress. Operating across four states, for 24
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
World Sloth Bear Day: Know India’s Native And Unique Ursines
“What is a sloth bear?” This question baffled several people who were interviewed across three of India’s major cities —
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
Diwali Brings Dark Tidings For India’s Owls
Diwali, a festival of lights and prosperity that is associated with Goddess Lakshmi, somehow, ironically and tragically, thrusts into darkness
World Population Day: The Role Of Numbers In Wildlife Conservation
World Population Day is celebrated annually on July 11th, ever since a recommendation was made by the Governing Council of
Two Leopard Cubs Happily Reunited With Their Mothers
Imagine that you are walking through one of the vast sugarcane fields of Maharashtra. Suddenly, you hear soft squeaks within
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
Indian Feliforms Rescued By Wildlife SOS
Mammalian carnivores can be broadly divided into Feliforms and Caniforms. Both evolved from a single line of tiny, tree-dwelling animals
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,
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
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
Of Muggers And Men: Crocodile Rescues In September
Encounters between crocodiles and human beings have occurred ever since the very first civilisations cropped up around the freshwater bodies
Commemorating Wildlife Week 2023 with Wildlife SOS
The idea for National Wildlife Week came from the Indian Board of Wildlife in 1952 as a way to increase
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
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
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
