Hide and Seek in the Natural World
Every child has played the game Hide and Seek growing up, the game is pretty simple, concealing yourself in a […]
Animals
The Tale of Tipu
In 2006, a goatherd who had taken his goats out to graze near a forest area in Mysore, Karnataka, was
Hyenas Deserve An Image Makeover & Here’s Why!
Their unusual physical appearance and scavenging habits have given hyenas a reputation that’s undeserving. For centuries, folklore and superstition have
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
Snake Bite First Aid: The Dos and Don’ts
Sighting a snake can be the most exhilarating experience for some people and one of the most frightening for others.
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
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
Wildlife Traffickers Busted For Illegally Selling A Hedgehog!
Wildlife trade is certainly one of the biggest threats to the survival of species across the world today. In India,
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