Rewilding Sloth Bears: Transforming Bear Enclosures & Welfare
Wildlife SOS has been taking care of rescued sloth bears for the last 30 years. Poached as cubs, these sloth […]
Wildlife SOS has been taking care of rescued sloth bears for the last 30 years. Poached as cubs, these sloth […]
We often hear people say a species is “threatened” or “endangered”, but do we really know what these words mean?
At the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) in Maharashtra, where rescued leopards find safety and care, one particular resident stands
Wildlife SOS’s series “Things You Didn’t Know About” explores fascinating and lesser-known facts about various species. Our writers spotlight one
Oh look! A stunning butterfly with orange wings. It softly lands on a shrub nearby, where you’re standing. The violet
Across India, from the most crowded cities to rapidly growing towns, wild animals increasingly share space with humans. More and
It’s one of nature’s most charming images: a sloth bear cub perched on its mother’s back like a tiny passenger.
If you ever stand at the base of a granite hill in eastern Karnataka, listen closely. The land will tell
For over 400 years, sloth bears had been captured and exploited as ‘dancing’ bears in India. As part of this
Bobby arrived at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility (ABRF) in 2013. He was six years old at the time, carrying
November marks a transitional phase not only for people, but for wildlife too, as they navigate through shrinking greener patches
The holiday spirit has spread all across the rescue facilities of Wildlife SOS, and our animals with their caregivers are
Last week, a devastating train collision claimed the lives of eight elephants, including calves, in Assam. This tragedy fills us
The numbers are in, and they should shake us all and leave us utterly horrified! India’s wild elephants – our
October, with its clear skies and cooler temperatures, is known for being one of the most pleasant months of the
When Valmiki first arrived at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility (ABRF) in 2010, he was a frightened young cub bearing
While monsoon season carried on in some locations and autumn took over the rest, Wildlife SOS rescue teams in September
The forests of Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh are alive with the whispers of wind through teak leaves and
Wildlife SOS introduces a series “Things You Didn’t Know About” that explores fascinating and lesser-known facts about various species. Our
Wildlife SOS recently had the honour of hosting Miss Universe Great Britain 2025 Danielle Latimer with international pageant titleholders at
India, home to over 60% of the world’s remaining Asian elephants, has reached a pivotal moment in its conservation journey.
When a forest falls silent, the sound of a single cry can carry for miles. That cry came from a
At 33 years old, Bobby is one of the eldest bears at the Bannerughatta Bear Rescue Centre (BBRC). He endured
From the western part of the country in Vadodara, Gujarat to the northernmost part amidst Kashmir’s beautiful mountains, when animals
In India, the survival of countless wild species hangs in the balance. Elephants chained in captivity, bears rescued from cruelty,
When Wildlife SOS’s Haathi Sewa initiative set its wheels rolling into Jharkhand this August, it wasn’t just another veterinary round;
Under the soothing canopy of the trees at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre (ECCC), Tara moves gracefully
The Himalayan Brown Bear, a rare and iconic species, is increasingly being observed scavenging at open garbage dumps near Srinagar
If you happen to visit the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre in Maharashtra, we guarantee a wild experience that you’ll always
For decades, sloth bears across India were subjected to one of the cruellest traditions imaginable, the practice of ‘dancing’ bears.
Wildlife Week 2025, held between October 2 and 8 every year, saw a remarkable collaboration between students, forest officers, caregivers,
When Wildlife SOS launched Haathi Sewa, India’s 1st mobile elephant clinic, it set out with one powerful promise: we would
When it comes to treating animals, especially wildlife, healing doesn’t always begin with medicine. It begins with trust. At our
In a rainforest that Sumatra cradles, its native elephant turns to the indigenous rhino and asks it to toss a
Straddling the delta where the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers meet the Bay of Bengal, the Sundarbans is the world’s
Sloth bears and tigers, two of the most iconic and elusive predators of the Indian subcontinent, share a long history
When most people imagine a thriving forest, they picture a canopy of green, with dappled light filtering through tall trees,
In 2023, deep in the forests of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, a group of six poachers believed they could continue
Many people have heard that bears use dens. However, most are unfamiliar that different species of bears use dens in
Be it the dry and humid region of Gujarat in western India, or the cold snow-capped areas of Jammu &
Written by: Neha Jaiswal On a planet we all call home, protecting nature is a shared responsibility — and a
Every hand extended to help is a bridge that connects a goal. Wildlife SOS strongly believes that protecting wildlife isn’t
Love comes in all shapes and sizes… but for certain residents of our animal kingdom — it may come in
If you ever thought bears just laze around in the forest sleepily or snooze under the shades of thick trees,
“And the elephant sings deep in the forest-maze About a star of deathless and painless peace But no astronomer can
In the final month of 2024 as well, Wildlife SOS performed some of the remarkable rescues of the year. These
Forests have long held a certain mystique—vast, untamed, and filled with whispers and songs of the earth. They are entire
Beneath the canopies of serene woodlands of Junnar, lies our Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC), cradling many untold stories. Amongst
Beneath the gleaming citylights and towering skyscrapers of Delhi, the heart of our nation, a frequently disregarded story unfolds—one that
Being able to shine the spotlight on our veterinarians is always fascinating as they open up a dimension of interesting
Learn how Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Units are rescuing dehydrated animals in distress during the summer season, including birds, reptiles, and mammals.
In 2007, a heart-wrenching discovery at Srinagar’s Botanical Garden led the Wildlife SOS team to two abandoned Asiatic black bear
Jackals have been associated with diverse perceptions all over the world. In African culture, the jackal is portrayed as a
Hangul, also known as the Kashmir stag, graces the beautiful landscapes of Kashmir. This unique subspecies of the Asian red
Wildlife SOS launches an exciting series that explores animal senses! While some animals have a heightened sense of smell, some
Hidden beneath the lush vegetation, open wells have unwittingly become a hazard for our precious wildlife. Originally dug to quench
Animal. A word used to describe all species under the Kingdom Animalia, except human beings, of course. The words “human”
Our Rapid Response Units were hard at work in the month of September, rushing to help animals in need. Working
August had our Rapid Response Units race against time to aid animals in distress. Operating across four states, for 24
Back in 2007, a startling news from the Department of Horticulture in Srinagar had the Wildlife SOS team of Dachigam
Wildlife SOS launches an exciting series that explores animal senses! While some animals have a heightened sense of smell, some
It’s that time of the year when the air gets chilly, and an eerie feeling sets over the Wildlife SOS
Dancing has been a timeless source of self-expression for humans. The movement of one’s body is a non-verbal way of
Have you ever been curious about the population of, let’s say, majestic tigers in the wild? We often hear exact
What comes to mind when we think of the word “engineer”? Perhaps a group of people toiling to build a
What is convergent evolution? Well, imagine a dolphin zipping through the ocean at full speed. Now think of a shark,
The majestic Himalayas are known for their breathtaking landscapes, snow-capped peaks, and diverse ecosystems. Now, picture this stunning terrain with
Do animals have emotions? The question has riddled many minds over the centuries. Art, literature, and cinema have often depicted
One man’s auspicious occasion becomes another animal’s bane. As the country regards the divinity of Lord Shiva, it is ironic
As concrete jungles replace large swathes of forested land, many animals have taken to an urban lifestyle. Rat snakes are
Ever wondered what a bear prefers to eat? Grass, berries, fish, insects, or… biryani? With the limited information available on
As the monsoon season brings heavy rains, Vadodara is inundated with reptiles. Consequently, the Wildlife SOS-GSPCA helpline gets flooded (pun
The relentless exploitation of wildlife for commercial gain has become a rampant practice due to which animals are perilously close
Hailing from the Mughal era, the tradition of ‘dancing’ bears was once a thriving practice that was passed down from
The main goal for many wildlife enthusiasts visiting different national parks or sanctuaries is to spot a tiger. Many people
Animals often find themselves in difficult situations due to a fragmented urban landscape. In such cases, their young ones can
Picture this: It’s a warm Sunday morning, and you’re in your backyard, tending to your recently bloomed flowers, listening to
In the wild every creature — from the largest of mammals to the tiniest of bugs — leaves its mark.
In the month of May, the team at the Wildlife SOS Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) in Maharashtra undertook several
As the scorching heat of summer envelops India, a silent struggle takes place deep within the heart of landscapes that
Nestled within the expansive Western Ghats, the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) and its surrounding areas in Maharashtra are bird
Did you know that a tiny piece of technology known as a microchip has helped countless pet owners find their
Snakes have been misrepresented in varying degrees across several myths, folktales and even popular media… but did you know that
Today there are three living elephant species found on Earth: the Asian elephant, the African forest elephant and the African
For urban wildlife, adaptability is a double-edged sword. On one end, several animals are now accustomed to cityscapes and can
Many of us begin our day with a list of tasks to do. What we often tend to miss adding
An unforeseen danger in the form of an open well, in the Rajuri Village of Maharashtra forced an unlikely duo
In what can be described as a groundbreaking and liberal move, the British government has taken a stand against the
India is home to a multitude of birds, which occupy a variety of habitats — from wetlands and coasts, to
Volunteers become an indispensable part of NGOs, especially those advocating for the rights of voiceless animals. On International Volunteer Recognition
The history of circuses and their treatment of elephants is a dark and sordid tale that spans many decades. For
At some point in our lives, we must have heard of the term ‘birds of prey’. In fact, there is
Known for its picturesque landscape and sky-high mountain ranges, the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is home to a
Nibbling on food, grooming their tails, and fearlessly scurrying up trees — squirrels are a common sight to one and
As you step into the forest for your next adventure, you hope to spot your next wild wonder. You stumble
In order to know Julie’s story, we have to turn the clock back almost 15 years. Julie, an Asiatic Black
They once numbered over 1,00,000 almost a century ago. These animals have inspired the imagination of many, turned hunters into
As temperatures start to drop with the advent of winter, ectothermic animals start preparing for the change in season so
Avian influenza, more popularly known as bird flu, is a zoonotic disease – the kind that can spread or jump
Spread over 77 acres, the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre (BBRC) is divided into five different regions namely, Jambhava, Kishkinda, Panchavati,
Popularly known as the ‘festival of lights’, Diwali marks the beginning of a new year in the Hindu calendar. People
Climate change is a haunting reality. According to scientists, humans have played a huge role in creating it, and we
Be it through stories, media, or culture, reptiles have held a complex representation since time immemorial. The Harry Potter franchise
During monsoons, the landscape of Vadodara transforms into a waterscape, when the roads in the city and its outskirts flood.
When one hears the name “Sloth bear” for the first time, it can be quite puzzling to imagine what this
Rhinoceroses are one of the most fascinating and certainly one of the largest land animals to exist today. Despite that,
With over 30 species inhabiting various habitats across India, vipers are one of the most dreaded snakes. From snow-capped mountains
We often get confused when we hear the word ‘education’ since its textbook definition is one-dimensional. Most of us associate
Bamboo is one of the most important plant species in the world. In India, it is widely distributed over 15.69
Over a decade ago, two young Asiatic black bears were found huddled within the trunk of a burnt Chinar tree.
If you find yourself in an unfamiliar area, you can simply approach a passerby or open up a map app
One of the most recognisable insects, Honey bees are small, yellow and black striped, winged creatures. Belonging to the order
Each year, we celebrate International Tiger Day on July 29 to turn the spotlight on the majestic big cat species
Monsoon arrives and so do numerous creatures from the natural world! One can witness interesting phenomena, right in the backyard.
One big advantage of having rescue centres right next to wilderness is that the environment is abundant with wildlife. From
Megacities are a treasure trove of opportunities, with people coming from far and wide in search of livelihood, shelter and
Many animals like reptiles, pangolins, fish, butterflies, and moths – have an array of spectacular scales on their bodies.
Amongst 60 venomous snakes in India are the infamous ‘Big Four’ — Spectacled cobra, Common krait, Russell’s viper, and Saw-scaled viper.
While deserts are often misunderstood as lifeless habitats, these landscapes serve as a refuge for wildlife. A desert ecosystem has
When we hear the word migration in the context of wildlife, we immediately associate it with birds. While there are
As the temperature rises, all living creatures have one common task on their minds: to beat the heat! Regions around
In the animal world, numerous species form same-sex relationships. They cooperate with one another, defend territories, and bring up young
Ophidiophobia is the fear of snakes. These reptiles have been the subject of misconceptions, causing many humans to fear them.
This Fathers Day, let’s learn about some devoted dads of the animal kingdom who go above and beyond to provide for their kids!
Ferocious jaws and armoured skin – crocodiles secure themselves with might in the wild. There are 24 species of crocodiles
This summer, unprecedented and prolonged temperature changes have taken a toll on urban wildlife. Read to find out how you can help birds!
Parakeets are highly traded birds across the globe to be kept as pets. This World Parrot Day, let’s know more about these fascinating birds!
The nature is home to a variety of musicians who communicate through a wide repertoire of sounds. Let’s learn about them!
There are a total of eight bear species in the world. Some have made their way into pop culture, like
This World Turtle Day, let’s learn about some threats that marine as well as freshwater turtles face in their natural habitats!
Over 370 migratory birds visit India each year, but how well do we know these marvels of nature? Read to find out!
As you step out for wildlife photography, here are some tips to keep at the top of your mind to shoot responsibly!
As you make your way to a nearby cafe, you chance upon a baby bird on the ground! You stop
Here we present to you a simple guide to birdwatching, an activity that can be done from anywhere, anytime!
Cities are a hub of new beginnings and people from various walks of life move to cities in search of
Mercury levels are hitting records of up to 49°C in the hotter parts of the country, which is basically the
In modern civilisations, one thing that has changed human society remarkably is the construction of roads. Roads not only made
There’s much more to animal poop than is seen by the eyes. Animals seem to be using dung in unimaginable ways! Let’s find out how.
From fairy tales like ‘Goldilocks and The Three Bears’ to stories like ‘The Jungle Book’, bears have made an appearance
“Everything that is is adaptive.” – Richard F. Johnston Our earliest memory of a bird – be it any bird
We have come a long way from the genesis of Wildlife SOS as a small group of passionate individuals who
Elephant care is a matter of urgent importance for wildlife conservationists in India. With the dwindling elephant population, the focus
Humans share a rather unique relationship with wildlife, where they rely on them for their basic necessities. From companionship to
One of the most widely used jargons in conservation lingua franca is habitat fragmentation. When spoken about the threats faced
While many know of Wildlife SOS’ leopard conservation efforts, a little-known fact is that we have also had the opportunity
Elephants have always been seen across various cultures as a symbol of strength and wisdom. The motif of the Asian
Lord Voldemort’s deadly snake companion, Nagini, was responsible for many terrifying moments in the Harry Potter series. The portrayal of
In the month of December 2021, our dedicated teams at Wildlife SOS in Delhi, Vadodara, Agra and Jammu & Kashmir
The festival of kite flying, Makar Sankranti, and the use of synthetic manjha has proven fatal for thousands of innocent birds across the country.
At dusk, a leopard creeps through the night, moving soundlessly through an endless maze of tall grass. The night is
Crocodile rescued from Vadodara slum! Massive crocodile stirs panic in a village! Crocodile goes house hunting in Vadodara! Fish hook
The dedicated team at Wildlife SOS continues to remain hard at work to mitigate human-animal conflict to the best of
Nature harbours some of the most curious relationships. Ostriches and zebras, elephants and beetles, woodpeckers and ants. These odd alliances
The year was 2006. An Asiatic Black Bear was burnt alive. Yes, you need to read that twice. It was
2021 has been a difficult year with the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. While it continued to affect all aspects
The ever prevalent dichotomy between the urban and the natural jungle always keeps our rescue teams busy, and the month
Oftentimes when people watch videos of leopard rescue operations, they only see the tip of the iceberg. They do not
What picture would you build in your head for a “monkey-human relationship”? A primate, probably in the midst of a
It is no secret that conventional tourism practices in India are very harmful to nature and wildlife. But many might
It’s been almost six years since the brave and vivacious Mia was rescued from the cycle of pain and misery
In 2021, it is common knowledge that the illegal wildlife trade has devastating consequences on our ecological balance and biodiversity,
Zesty in spirit and compassionate at heart, our Staff of the Month for October is Agra Bear Rescue Facility’s Senior
The Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) is one of 4 bear species that are found in the Indian subcontinent. The Wildlife
A modern-day bear’s adaptation is a unique journey of evolution and indeed a fascinating one. Their initial evolution began about
Monitor lizards are reminiscent of the Earth’s spectacular Mesozoic Era and its rich diversity of massive reptiles, dinosaurs and other
Youngest of the sloth bear sleuth and every keeper’s favourite, The Bear of the Month for August is Ron! His
India is home to over 300 species of snakes found in diverse landscapes – from the high Himalayas and dense
Human encroachment in the form of gentrification, industrialization and rapid urbanization has robbed Indian leopards of their natural habitat. However,
Wild animals are expert predators and foragers, capable of finding sufficient food in the most efficient way. What’s interesting is
Over the years, the Sambar deer population across India has been threatened due to poaching, loss of natural habitat, habitat
German Ambassador to India, Mr. Walter J. Lindner, recently visited the Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Center in Mathura.
Temperatures soaring to nearly 50 degrees centigrade (122F), every human across India is facing the brunt of this brutal summer!
A surprise visitor lead to one of the most bizarre extractions in the history of Wildlife SOS! As schools continue
Monsoons at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre is a beautiful time with lush greenery all around and our sloth bears
In continuation of their efforts to crack down on the illegal pet trade and wildlife trafficking in Vadodara, Gujarat, the
Every child has played the game Hide and Seek growing up, the game is pretty simple, concealing yourself in a
In 2006, a goatherd who had taken his goats out to graze near a forest area in Mysore, Karnataka, was
Their unusual physical appearance and scavenging habits have given hyenas a reputation that’s undeserving. For centuries, folklore and superstition have
“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 is an annual celebration of the ubiquitous House Sparrow. This day is designated to raise awareness about
What started out as a normal day for farmers in Bori Salwadi village, soon turned into an action-packed afternoon after
We were all told tales as children – many of which are considered superstition and relatively harmless. Growing up in
In an effort to help identify and diffuse situations of human-leopard conflict, Wildlife SOS conducts regular training workshops for village
Sighting a snake can be the most exhilarating experience for some people and one of the most frightening for others.
Dr Arun A Sha has been working with Wildlife SOS since 2004. A strong proponent of the need for establishing
The Pangolin is an incredibly shy and reclusive mammal that bears the unfortunate tag of being the world’s most trafficked
A reigning joke at the Wildlife SOS Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre is that curiosity and an utter disregard for boundaries
Our bear caregivers are some of the most dedicated members of the Wildlife SOS staff. Their days are long, difficult
*Warning: Graphic Content* Conservation and Rehabilitation centres work on a microscopic imitation of the original habitats of long-ranging species such
Wildlife trade is certainly one of the biggest threats to the survival of species across the world today. In India,
Apart from food-laced explosives and pellets, DIY snare and jaw traps form a terrible threat to animals inhabiting the country’s
Anybody who has worked with elephants goes on to discover that bulls are much more temperamental than females. They are
In the words of Greek philosopher Plutarch – “….the elephant also is become man’s plaything, and a spectacle at public
A most commonly observed phenomenon – man animal conflict – has been one of the biggest challenges to conservation efforts
For the past eleven years Vitthal has called the Wildlife SOS Leopard Rescue Centre in Junnar home. In this past
The Weasleys – Arthur, Molly, Charlie, Ron and Ginny – had fallen prey to the spectre of the ‘Dancing Bear’
“They say an elephant never forgets. What they don’t tell you is, you never forget an elephant.” Anyone who meets
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. To combat the rising number of conflict cases,
An emergency call in the late hours of the evening sprung the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit operating out of
Morning starts with eagerness within the enclosure; every new day brings with it tons of delicious honey-laced porridge, which is
“The only love to really believe in is the love of a mother.” All of us have been shaped immensely
Mitigating man-animal conflict can be quite a challenging task, involving many aspects such as community participation, avoidance behaviour and quick
Camera trap footage is a very important tool for ecological studies and observation of wildlife in their true form and
Stealthy and elusive, leopards can be found in various places around the world –Sub-Saharan Africa, northeast Africa, Central Asia, India
In a world in the throes of ecological imbalance, every animal’s life saved is an achievement – that is our
In the world of conservation, the phenomenon of poaching is a dreaded nemesis that all preservationists have to deal with.
As the mercury oscillates indecisively between hot, humid mornings, and cool rainy evenings, time seems to have slowed down at
Over the years, our 24-hour Rapid Response Unit has encountered reptiles and several other wild animals in the most unexpected
The survival of the elephant in India is critical to the survival of the entire species in Asia. Home to
Taking care of big cats is not an easy task, especially for the leopards under our care as they have
Almost a year ago, an elephant navigating through the congested city roads of the National Capital of Delhi would have
A pocket sized ray of sunshine – that is how Odum’s keeper describes the 20 year old male sloth bear
As the sun rises over the Agra Bear Rescue Facility, a distinctive sound is heard across the centre. The keepers
In a rather unfortunate but all too common scenario, an adult hyena was found critically injured in the state of
The entire country may consider the months of May, June and July as “summer months” but for our grand, old
Abhay’s story is reminiscent of the condition of thousands of sloth bears that were once a part of the barbaric
As we try to put our finger on the patterns of rising illnesses through the past decades and compare them
As the spectre of Covid-19 continues to haunt the planet, there have been rising fears surrounding a resurgence of illegal
Grace emanates from her grand stature as she towers over most of our elephants as the tallest female elephant under
Dental hygiene plays an incredibly important role in the lives of not only humans, but also rescued Sloth bears at
The COVID-19 pandemic has put the country under a complete lockdown with sealed borders that severely restrict movement, even for
Their fates were stitched together when they were spotted in different districts of Haryana, begging for survival, tirelessly, day in
Dilip Deshpande hails from a village near the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre and has been working as a leopard keeper
It is, indeed, true that when duty calls, one must respond, and respond certainly to deal with crisis! Our medical
The Hyena is a rather underrated species –often vilified in movies like The Lion King where they are depicted as
The Mugger crocodile, (Crocodylus Palustris) also called the Marsh crocodile, is native to the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka, Burma, Pakistan
What a beautiful thing to have, imagination, and there is none stronger than that which is lent wings by a
**GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING** — Wildlife SOS team operating out of the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre (BBRC) in Karnataka received a
Lush trees within the premises of Agra Bear Rescue Facility sway to the tune of the wind forming a flowering
When one decade of abuse seems like a lifetime, imagine the trauma of five decades of unimaginable level of abuse,
A known and loved face in the Wildlife SOS Agra Bear Rescue Facility, Jay Prakash has been taking care of
The blow of an ankush, the loud command of an unfriendly voice and the end of a short slumber –
It is true that success is the result of years of untiring efforts and not the fruit of a single
Ramu has been a part of the Wildlife SOS family for just 15 days, but has made himself an inseparable
There are plenty of causes to care about in today’s world but not many gravitate towards wildlife conservation. It is
Akki’s story is one of extreme hardships – torn away from his mother when he was only a cub, and
One of Wildlife SOS’s core priorities is to provide rehabilitative and hospice care to severely abused elephants, harmed during captivity
“What do we want? Climate Justice. When do we want it? Now!” With Fridays for Future striking across the world,
If Agra Bear Rescue Facility’s enclosure 14 could share tales of Titli’s exploits, we’d all have a story worthy of
On July 13, 2019, the Wildlife SOS team in the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Center received an urgent call from the
Historically, leopards, antelopes, jackals have inhabited the landscape of Delhi. Over hundreds of years the Aravalli Range that enters Delhi
Chhattisgarh with its tropical dry deciduous forests along with patches of rocky terrain serves as a suitable habitat for the
On the 19th of May 2019, the Garden City of Bengaluru awoke with cheer for over twenty five thousand registered
Our magnificent planet has an incredibly complex and vibrant ecosystem. All organisms interact with one another to create the ideal
Recently Wildlife SOS’ team operating out of Srinagar received a distressed call about an unusual snake that was spotted at
Elephants are magnificently beautiful animals, that never fail to catch the wonder of humans. But they are much more than
Rozy and Fancy were barely a week old when members of the Department of Horticulture stumbled upon the duo within
Inaugurating its first ever sustainability club: the S.A.F.E Club, the Department of Professional Studies at Christ University in collaboration with
Inaugurating its first ever sustainability club: the S.A.F.E Club, the Department of Professional Studies at Christ University in collaboration with
In a grave incident, indicating an increase in the exploitation of wildlife, a severely injured male hyena was found on
In a grave incident, indicating an increase in the exploitation of wildlife, a severely injured male hyena was found on
Holly’s story is a heart-breaking tale of the many exploited begging elephants in India. Thankfully, unlike other abused elephants, fate
Tracing back to the 16th century, the barbaric dancing bear trade was extensively prevalent across the Indian subcontinent. Initializing with
We have big news from the All-Star Tortoise repatriation campaign: they’re home! And so far it’s been a rousing success:
The Indian Leopard, is a Vulnerable species, as listed in the IUCN Red List and is widely distributed in the
Six years old and nearly half the weight she should have been, Ambika was forced to spend her days working
Earlier this month, we had three eminent veterinarians from Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University visit our team operating out
Wildlife SOS & the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department recently celebrated World Ranger Day at the Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary in
My friends rode an elephant and said it was an amazing experience – what’s so terrible about it? It may
Durga was rescued from Ramnagara and brought to Wildlife SOS in 2007 as a result of a human-wildlife conflict incident.
An approx. ten month old female leopard cub escaped a narrow brush with death after falling into a 40 foot
As a thick blanket of clouds engulfed the sun, a mood of melancholy and gloominess loomed over the city of
Here are snippets from the three cities that run our 24 x 7 helpline rescues! If you come across any
At dusk, the elephants come. Two large bulls soundlessly enter the paddy fields and begin wandering through the standing crop,
In 2008, the Wildlife SOS team rescued a timid little sloth bear from a Kalandar family in Andhra Pradesh. The
Following the successful workshop held at ECCC last month, the Wildlife SOS team hosted a second Wildlife Crime Enforcement &
Dr. Nithin is one of the younger veterinarians at Wildlife SOS, but his passion for what he does and the
Keeping with this year’s World Environment Day theme, ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ our centers across India conducted awareness building activities to
The summer of 2017 brought warm sunshine and an atmosphere of excitement that lingered at ECCC as the staff was
Wildlife SOS hosted a Wildlife Crime Enforcement Workshop at the training class room in the Elephant Conservation & Care Center,
Pleasant temperatures and lush greens are a normal occurrence during this time of year at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre
Latika Nath, a conservation ecologist and photographer, in collaboration with Shloka Nath, a journalist and writer, have launched a coffee
In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity, Team Wildlife SOS hosted events throughout their centres in India. Although
On some days, working in conservation feels like we’re fighting a losing battle. The extinction of the last male northern
Wildlife SOS INDIA was recently invited to participate in the National Animal Welfare Conference in Calgary, Canada to spread awareness
The Times Women’s Drive, an initiative of the Times Group, is an annual three-day women’s driving competition that aims to
On September 27, 2011, in a dank and filthy circus camp in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, a 24 year old female elephant
Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra first discovered the heartbreaking reality of the lives of India’s captive elephants through the story of
Sarasu had spent almost three years tied to the end of a small rope, performing for her master out of
Starting from the first week of November, till the last week of March, the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Center (BBRC) opens
Wildlife SOS co-founders, Kartick Satyanarayan and Geeta Seshamani were recently invited to speak at the ‘Uttar Pradesh Investors Summit 2018’
Every year, the onset of the harvest season brings about the unavoidable encounter with leopards and leopard cubs that have
Last month the Wildlife SOS Team, that is local to the region, was invited to attend the Pahalgam Winter Festival.
On the occasion of International Day of Forests celebrated on 21st March, renowned Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal made a bold
A group of employees from DELL-Bangalore extended their support to wildlife conservation and lend a hand to our rescued sloth
February has been an action-packed month for our Rapid Response Unit operating out of the Agra Bear Rescue Facility. They
The last weeks have seen a lot of public engagement and awareness in the Delhi NCR particularly among schoolchildren, as
Last week, the elephants at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre had an incredibly special visitor drop by
February 2015 brought three new elephants to the Wildlife SOS family, each with a painful history of abuse in captivity,
It has been a busy month for the Wildlife SOS team at the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Center in Junnar, Maharashtra.
Watching young Mowgli exuberantly bounding around his enclosure at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility, it is hard to imagine that
Last month, the Wildlife SOS team in Agra played host to a group of government veterinarians from the north Indian
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Just weeks after a sambar deer was rescued from a 12 foot deep uncovered well near Junnar, our team at
Kasthuri was rescued from a Kalandar settlement in West Bengal in 2007. She was only six months old at the
Recently, Wildlife SOS staff members from the Agra Bear Rescue Facility operating in the expansive Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary rescued
Time and again, we have come across incidents that shed light on the dangers of open wells and uncovered water
When we first spoke about Priyanka elephant in November of last year, we could only share a few pictures of
Renowned British Television celebrity Paul O’Grady, MBE has become a patron of Wildlife SOS India to support our efforts to
Truffles was a little over a year old when he and three other young sloth bears were rescued from a
With the growing number of incidents involving the use of deadly snares by poachers, another sloth bear was reported to
With the onset of harvest season in the state of Maharashtra, it is not uncommon for farmers to be exposed
In a horrifying incident indicating increasing intolerance and violence toward wildlife, a hyena was found trapped in a deadly jaw
Just days after a nine month old female sloth bear was rescued from a deadly poacher’s snare on the outskirts
Earlier this week, local farmers in Brahmanwada village, Nashik stumbled upon three tiny leopard cubs huddled together amidst the dense
Pooja was around 18 months old when she first arrived at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility in 2008. She was
The southern state of Karnataka is home to a large population of the indigenous sloth bears (melursus ursinus), one of
Our journey with Mohan started long before he arrived at the Elephant Conservation and Care Center. For more than a
India celebrates its Wildlife Week from 2nd to 8th of October every year with a view to preserve India’s precious
The menace of littering and dumping of garbage and waste in the Protected Wildlife Areas has become one of the
India celebrates Wildlife Week from 2nd to 8th October every year to raise awareness about the subject among people. Wildlife
Recently, Wildlife SOS and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) organised an exposure visit and orientation workshop for veterinary officers
After nearly two years of relentless efforts to bring Mohan to safety, Wildlife SOS was finally able to rescue him
Wildlife SOS recently conducted an Education and Awareness program on Wildlife Conservation and Mitigation of Man-Animal Conflict in collaboration with
Nestled in the river basin of the mighty Mahanadi river, the district of Mahasamund has found itself faced with a
With over 25,000 being seized at Indian airports nearly every year and an unimaginable number actually making it out of
Nearly every elephant in captivity has been caught from the wild, snatched from its family and mother by ruthless poachers
Possibly one of the most lovable and friendly sloth bears at the Wildlife SOS Agra Bear Rescue Facility, Elvis’ life
Earlier this month, on the request of the Uttarakhand Forest Department and the Director of Rajaji National Park and Tiger
Brought in to our Manekdoh Leopard Rescue Centre in Junnar, Maharashtra in February this year, the endearing male leopard Neel
Riddled with a painful bullet wound on her left shoulder, a famished young sloth bear hobbled her way across farmland
In April 2015, 6 year old Peanut became the youngest elephant ever to be rescued by Wildlife SOS. Peanut was
The Telangana State Forest Officer Academy at Dulapally, Hyderabad has decided to include visit and training at the Wildlife SOS
For mother leopards in Junnar, parenting takes on a whole new realm of concern. Besides the overwhelming challenge of rearing
Drawn by the painful cries of an animal in distress, local farmers of Koratagere village, Karnataka were shocked to find
Wildlife SOS continuously makes efforts to reach out to rural and urban communities, especially those living near wildlife habitats to
An occupant of Vadaj village, farmer Anil Salunke had stepped out to turn on the water well pump for the
Wildlife SOS’s anti-poaching unit rescued Yogi bear from Bihar in 2011. Our team received a tip off about a group
Laxmi was 18 years old when we first heard about her. She worked as a begging elephant in the state
‘-B K Singh, Senior Advisor Wildlife SOS & Retired Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forests Force) Karnataka As
Conservation efforts by Wildlife SOS will be highlighted at a spectacular upcoming charity event ‘This is Our World’ by Art
Prakash has been a part of the Wildlife SOS team for more than 14 years, having worked at both our
Last September marked a major victory for Wildlife SOS as we had pulled off one of the most challenging and
A group of snake-lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, which gathered in Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, New Delhi, were thrilled to have
July 24 Update: Last week we held a ceremony to remove Gajraj’s bell as a symbolic way to complete his
Rani is the most famous sloth bear at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility and she holds a very special place
The Maharashtra Forest department in association with the Manekdoh Leopard Rescue Centre conducted a leopard awareness and plantation drive at
The practice of dancing bears was a centuries-old tradition that inflicted terrible cruelty on thousands of highly endangered sloth bears
Starved, abused and forced to live the agonising life of a dancing bear, Odom was confined to a life of
BREAKING NEWS! Gajraj, the 70 year old bull whose name literally means ‘the king of the elephants’ has finally been
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ABOUT GAJRAJ ELEPHANT 1. Who is Gajraj — what’s his story? Gajraj is a 70- to
A recent trend in wildlife poaching seems to be the use of bombs and explosives concealed in food bait to
With the summer of 2015 came warm sunshine and big changes at the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre, Mathura –
For millions of years, the earth has survived through a series of careful checks and balances that it carefully implements
As the sun began to fade over Goharganj district of Madhya Pradesh, a group of children from Karakwadi village were
From day one, she turned our lives upside down. Sita’s 2,100 km journey to her new home with us, the
The Department of Tourism recently organized a grand Snow Carnival in the beautiful valley of Gulmarg in the heart of
Our bear keepers at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility don’t just have the exceptionally important job of caring for our
Barely two months after an abandoned four month old female leopard cub was rescued in Maharashtra, another mother leopard was
Earlier this month, we played host to celebrated music producer, composer and conservationist Ricky Kej who paid a brief visit
July 2006 signalled the start of a torrid monsoon at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility, and a new life for
Sometimes it is difficult to decide whether Manali is more adorable or naughty. Then we realize that it is her
01st March 2017 The District Forest Officer of Sonbhadra in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh reaches out to
What is musth?Musth is a completely natural phenomenon seen in healthy adult bull elephants, both tuskers and makhnas (tuskless bulls).
Leopards in Maharashtra are increasingly falling prey to uncovered wells around forest areas. The buffer areas which mark the transition
As part of an initiative to help improve the living and working conditions of the elephants of Jaipur, Wildlife SOS
Spread across 467 sq kms of undulating plains and deciduous forests, the Sanjay-Dubri National Park located in Sidhi district of
It has been many years since we welcomed Goldie into the Agra Bear Rescue Centre. He was rescued from a
The elephant is a massive bull tusker that towers over the four brothers that claim ‘ownership’ over him. The ownership
As dawn broke over Somatwadi village, located a few kilometers away from the bustling city of Pune, seasonal farmers woke
Rescued as a badly wounded and terrified cub from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, Rose has come a long way over
By- Kartick Satyanarayan India’s population explosion combined with its rapidly increasing density of people per square kilometer, vehicles, roads, industries
When rescuing ‘Dancing Bears’ from Kalandars, one of the most heartbreaking things was to find young cubs as captives. Suri
For Kuber, 2016 had been a difficult year. His health started deteriorating in February, when he started to lose appetite
It has been nine years since the nightmare of brutality and exploitation has ended for Chingari. She was born to
A young leopard was spotted in Jabalpur village near the Yamuna Biodiversity Park and created panic among villagers who feared
Valmiki bear was rescued from the Indo-Nepal border in 2010. His Kalandar owners were intercepted at the border just as
1.) How old do you think Sidda is? Sidda is a young bull elephant, whose estimated age is 35 years.
Harvest season warrants an early start to the morning for the sugarcane farmers of Bargain Rasai village in Shirur, Maharashtra.
A heavy iron ring forcefully pushed through their tender muzzle and a thick rope tied around the nose and neck,
Recently Bhima – a resident tiger of Bellary Zoo in Karnataka made headlines when he underwent dental surgery. At 22
Set on the banks of the river Ganges, the holy city of Varanasi has for centuries been one of the
Leopards are a highly adaptable species and for years, they have been living and breeding quietly in close proximity to
When Mohan’s story first entered the public domain, his plight captivated hearts everywhere – and people around the world became
With its rugged mountains, rolling hills, dense forests and miles of sandy coasts, India has been endowed with a rich
We’re thrilled to inform you all that Mohan, chained and abused for the past 50 years of his life, has
A victim of man-animal conflict, four year old Hamsi was rescued from a village in Bandipur, Karnataka in February 2015.
The distressed cries of an animal pierced through the stillness of the forest in the early hours of the morning,
Earlier this month, the Wildlife SOS team at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Center was invited by the Tamil Nadu Forest
For captive elephants in India, space to roam is practically unimaginable. Tethered in the same place for hours, for many
We have had a major breakthrough in our efforts to help Mohan. He is currently safe and has been moved
Wildlife SOS cofounders Kartick Satyanarayan and Geeta Seshamani are adding dates to their U.S. tour! As of now, their 2016
Earlier this month, the Wildlife SOS team at the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre joined hands with Rufford Foundation and the
1. Where are the Precious Four elephants right now? The precious four elephants are under Interim-custody of Rambo Circus as
As dawn broke over the national capital, a nilgai also known as a blue bull decided to leave the comforts
In the sweltering heat of the afternoon sun, a lone hyena wanders into a field in the outskirts of Sarbathpur
On the banks of the Dal lake in Kashmir, a massive Himalayan griffon vulture stretches out its wings, its massive
It turned out to be quite a shocking day for the residents of Suresh Nagar, New Agra when a large
The Wildlife SOS team at the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre recently celebrated World Sparrow day and International Day of Forests
For nearly all 53 years of her life, Rhea has been a circus elephant, facing horrific abuse and neglect. Possibly
Approaching Elvis’ enclosure at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility, you are greeted by his nose, reaching out towards you, twitching
Although their painful years as ‘dancing’ bears are long behind them, the rescued sloth bears at our rescue centres still
In the few short months since her arrival at the Van Vihar Bear Rescue Facility, Rose has come a long
The vast acres of Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary plays host to a rich variety of flora and fauna. Keetham Lake,
The month of February ended on a sad note for the Wildlife SOS family, as we suffered an unexpected loss
In recent years, the city of Agra has become home to an increasing population of Rhesus macaques. Being highly adaptable
Akki is a male sloth bear who spent the first five years of his life as an oppressed ‘dancing bear’
At Wildlife SOS, the elephants that we rescue are generally in such dire conditions when they arrive at our centre,
Earlier this month, the 7th Krackerjack Karnival organized by the Exhibitions India Ltd. Group, was held at Jayamahal Palace Hotel
Rescued in December 2015 from a lifetime of abuse and negligence as a confined temple elephant in Satara, Maharashtra, Suraj,
For a while, it seemed like the rain would never stop. The ceaseless downpour flooded the city of Chennai, destroying
Under the afternoon shadow of the Taj Mahal, tourists walk over cold marble and damp grass. They take photographs of
For Wildlife SOS, 2015 had its fair share of highs and lows, and brought with it all the memorable, pulse-racing
Warm sunlight reflects of his magnificent tusks, as the large bull elephant steps gingerly off the Wildlife SOS Elephant Ambulance
For the sixth year in a row, the Krackerjack Karnival organised by the Exhibitions India Ltd. group brought a whole
In a dusty bylane, sandwiched between two rickety houses, a shaggy black figure ambles behind a man, dragged along the
Great News! We’ve rescued two new circus elephants, Mia and Sita from Tamil Nadu who are currently traveling in India’s
The sleek big cat made its way through the foliage of its enclosure at the Bannerghatta Biological Park in Karnataka,
In the drizzle of the rain and the rolling hills of Junnar, the students of the Onkoreshwar Tribal School walk
Wildlife SOS’ anti-poaching unit, ForestWatch, rescued a female sloth bear from Jharkhand, now named ‘Suma’ with the help of the
Great news! The Nut Herd is currently on the road to their permanent home at our center in Mathura. When
Mohan, chained and abused for the past 50 years of his life, needs to be rescued. To keep you all
All around the world, people know the story of Raju, the courageous elephant who stole our hearts when he wept
Suzy is a blind performing elephant that has suffered a lot of neglect at the circus where she was forced
We’ve got great news to share with you about Lakhi, the blind begging elephant. She has been rescued by our
Blind and forced to work, Lakhi is a female elephant who was defeated by life’s injustices. Aged approximately 60 years
The plight of elephants in circuses is disturbing since they are continuously in chains and only let off when performing;
11 year old Rengu is one of the most simple and quiet bears at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility (ABRF).
After 46 long years of being chained and leading a life of suffering, Asha was freed on 20th February, 2015
Asha is a female elephant aged approximately 46 years who has been used for elephant rides in Amber fort, Jaipur
Bobby is a new member of our team residing at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility (ABRF). He was rescued by
1.) Now that you have launched the circus elephant campaign, does that mean you will only be helping elephants from
Wildlife SOS had the fortune of witnessing a one of a kind event at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre in
by- Suvidha Bhatnagar Wildlife SOS witnessed a beautiful Christmas when children with special needs visited Elephant Conservation and Care Center,
It has been almost 6 months since you made it possible for us to rescue Raju. We wanted to give
Ashish Batura has been a dedicated and invaluable member of the Wildlife SOS team since 2008. Recently, he relocated to
On a cold November night the Air Force Station in Agra had a surprise visitor who infiltrated the station security
Wildlife SOS celebrated a Wildlife Week in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department at the Van Vihar National Park,
Tell us who you are and how you started working with Wildlife SOS? My name is Steve Koyle and I’m
Raju’s case was not listed today at Allahabad High Court but is now likely to be heard on the 3rd
I taught public school, grades 4-9, for 34 years. During that time I developed curriculum on Humane Education that went
We just wanted to share with you that Raju’s court case has now been delayed until October 27. There isn’t
It is challenging to deal with man-animal conflict, especially in areas where tribals and animals breathe the same air. In
For those of you awaiting news and the outcome for Raju’s court case, please note that his case is now
Raju has suffered 50 years of unimagineable cruelty. Two months ago, the world worked together to set him free. But
Wildlife SOS in alliance with Art Spice at The Metropolitan Hotel and Spa collaborated with Singapore-based artist Alpana Ahuja to
The political nerve center of the country had a unique visitor on Saturday – a wild animal “palm civet”, a
We have some great news, there is now a court order that is allowing for us to finally rescue an
This week on National Geographic Radio, host Boyd Matson interviews Wildlife SOS co-founder, Kartick Satyanarayan. Here are some excerpts from
This Environment day, on 5th June 2014 , our sister organisation Friendicoes SECA had members of Google team working as
Located in Agra, adjacent to our bear rescue centre, is a piece of land we call Elephant Conservation and Care
Wildlife SOS’s Agra Bear Rescue Facility and Elephant Conservation and Care Centre has won the Trip Advisor “Certificate of Excellence”
by- Suvidha Bhatnagar In a crucial rescue operation carried out by the Wildlife Protection Department and Wildlife SOS, an eight
By Kadambari Atri Pepper was rescued from Badoi village in Uttar Pradesh on 21st March 2010. He was a 3
by- Aaliya Mir An event was organized by Wildlife SOS on ‘International Day for Biological Diversity-2014 with the aim of
By Kadambari Atri Recently, Wildlife SOS had organised it’s first online auction fundraiser that started from 7th April and continued
by- Aaliya Mir A Famous Kashmiri Proverb “Aan Poshe Tale,Yalee Waan Poshe”(Food will last if Forests Shall). The environment faces
By Aaliya Mir A program was organized for the staff of the WPD to identify the problems faced by the
by- Suvidha Bhatnagar A team of 23 students from UNC Kenan- Flagler business school (United States) visited Wildlife SOS’s Elephant
Her Excellency Vijay Thakur Singh lighting the lamp at the exhibition’s opening ceremony Singapore hosted an inspiring art exhibition featuring
By Aaliya Mir February 7, 2014: Raja and Zara are three-year-old Moon Bears in Pahalgam. Rescued a little less than
By Ankita Kanwar January 31, 2014: It was a chilly Friday morning as our communication team at Wildlife SOS made
by- Suvidha Bhatnagar “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.”- Scott Hamilton As part of the Kalandar Education
By Amanjeet Kaur A foggy winter morning recently, the team of Wildlife SOS received a call from RFO Raya about
by- Suvidha Bhatnagar “There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for.”- J.R.R. Tolkien Wildlife SOS has
Every day, our staff cares for more than 500 sloth bears at our four sanctuaries across India. Prior to being
By Kirsty Angus We first found out about Wildlife SOS through a fellow Australian traveller and then saw a 2
By Amanjeet Kaur Captive elephants in India have a cruel history of being used for begging, held in temples for
By Prathamesh Desai A couple of days ago, a rat snake that was 6.5 ft. long was rescued from a
Wildlife SOS is participating in the Crowdrise Holiday Challenge. This is an opportunity for us to raise much needed funds
By Rakhee Sharma Aashiya comes from a poor Kalandar family. There are 6 in her family and Aashiya is the
By Aaliya Mir It has been almost a decade since Wildlife SOS started its program in Kashmir with the goal
By Resham Beri Bhola is a 48 years old Asiatic elephant who was abused his entire life and forced to
By Resham Beri Remember the radio collared sloth bear that was rescued by Wildlife SOS and released back in Suhelwa
By Resham Beri In a one of a kind rescue and release operation, The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department and Wildlife
By Tahir Gazanfar An inter school painting competition was held at the Kashmir Harvard Educational Institute, Habak, Naseembagh. The event
By Steffi Joseph Vishwamitir Railway Station, Vadodara, Gujarat had an unusual visitor a few days ago when a 2.5 ft.
By Steffi Joseph In an interesting rescue operation, we got a call from a person who identified a strange scaly
By Resham Beri and Steffi Joseph Rajbir Singh is the coordinator of the Wildlife SOS Helpline Unit and has been
By Steffi Joseph “And there’s always a way to begin with.”-Autumn Doughton In our attempt to solve the problem of
By Steffi Joseph In a historic rescue effort, over 300 birds were saved from the disaster that Cyclone Phailin caused
Rakhee Sharma has been overseeing the Kalandar rehab program for the past 7 years. Her day starts bright and earlier,
Over two years ago, two young moon bears were rescued from the trunk of a Chinar tree. The two orphaned
Wildlife SOS held a series of events during Wildlife Week that ran from October 2nd through the 8th. One of
By Aaliya Mir A snake was recently rescued in the foothills of Koh-e-Maran in the old city near a revered
By Rajesh Bhavsar This is a photo gallery of a 13 ft. that was rescued in Gujarat in the early
By Resham Beri In a joint Anti-poaching operation by Jharkhand Forest Department, police and Wildlife SOS, three young sloth bears
By Resham Beri It was an eventful day for Wildlife SOS’s Bangalore team after they received a call from the
By Resham Beri, Chanchal, one of our rescued elephants is currently under going treatment for a digestive disorder. We began
By Steffi Joseph Wildlife SOS, a Delhi based NGO received a call on their Vadodara helpline about a strange looking
By Steffi Joseph Delhi, 23 August: In a historic and landmark judgment issued by the Karnatak High Court, six tiger
By Resham Beri With the advent of the monsoon season, our 24 hour animal rescue helpline has been buzzing with
Fifteen years ago, in 1998, a small crocodile was caught at a temple outside of Lalbaug. He was measured to
Snehal Bhavsar has been relentless for the past 30 years in her efforts to help wildlife. Her specialty has become
How does one live in harmony with bears? That is the question that the Wildlife SOS-Kashmir team is trying to
Iconic celebrities from around the world like the Barbi Twins are now asking people to help working and performing elephants
As many of you know, in our work to solve the ‘dancing bear problem in India, we worked with the
By Dr. Jordan Schaul (jordan@wildlifesos.org) Twelve hours of driving in the scorching summer heat is what our wildlife rescue team
Photo not of gharial, but of juvenile mugger crocodile! By Dr. Jordan Schaul Last week we received great news from
Press Release: WILDLIFE SOS APPEALS TO HOLLYWOOD AND BOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES LIKE AMITABH BACHCHAN TO HELP RESCUE BEGGING STREET ELEPHANTS IN
*** PLEASE NOTE, THIS BIJLEE IS A DIFFERENT ELEPHANT THAN THE BIJLI THAT WE HAVE ALREADY RESCUED AND LIVES WITH
Surender and Rohtas and rescued wolf snake Last night, in the middle of a festive social event in Agra for
By Jordan Schaul Desh Raj Singh, known to most of us as Veeru is one of our sloth bear keepers.
The Wildlife SOS Anti poaching team “Forestwatch” rescued two young bears from the border state of Bihar that lies on
By Jordan Schaul A day after the International Day for Biological Diversity was celebrated worldwide, our growing herd of rescued
By Aaliya Mir and Jordan Carlton Schaul Wildlife SOS was invited to help launch and participate in an exciting cycling
Wildlife SOS has programs working to try and inspire students to both care about wildlife and to take an active
The olive ridley sea turtle is considered to be one of the most abundant sea turtles; however, due to a
By Aaliya Mir Almost two years ago, we rescued two sibling moon bear cubs from the trunk of a Chinar
This is a special announcement. We are very pleased and proud that Kartick Satyanarayan, one of the founders of Wildlife
Aaliya Mir is the Education Officer for Wildlife SOS in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. She leads a team
In an all night anti poaching rescue operation based on intelligence provided by Wildlife SOS, four young male sloth bears
Vinay Datla is the new volunteer coordinator for Wildlife SOS. This is a new program for Wildlife SOS and we
At 11 AM on January 26, Wildlife SOS had a surprise visitor. An 8 week old leopard cub had been
The Wildlife SOS Moon Bear Conservation Project in Kashmir today works on conflict mitigation to help prevent bear human conflict
It isn’t easy to run a 24 hour rescue program; it is even more daunting in a city like Delhi.
In the early hours of 3rd December 2012, Wildlife SOS team in Bangalore headed by Dr Arun A Sha received
In 2009, Wildlife SOS along with an international NGO coalition was able to bring an effective end to the dancing
Working with elephants is a dream that many people have. But what is it really like to work with an
This is part 2 of the interview with Dr. Yaduraj. 5.) Tell us about a typical day for you. Typically,
By Tamara Dormer Sometimes we look to others for inspiration and other times it shows up when we least expect
Four years and over 3,200 tweets later, WSOS now has over 10,000 followers! Kartick Satyanarayan, who is usually the voice
Wildlife SOS, currently runs a facility called the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Center. This center, located a short drive from Mumbai,
OS rescued a four foot long adult Cobra from inside the Commonwealth Games venue – the RK Khanna Tennis Stadium.
Two cobras rescued from CWG 2010 gates no 1 and 2 . A call was received at the Wildlife SOS
These days Wildlife S.O.S Delhi cell is being flooded by calls for distressed Blue Bulls or what we commonly know
It was 9 am on a cool December morning when the phone rang at The Agra Bear Rescue Facility. The
Wildlife SOS recently organised an awareness and training program in Reptile handling at Delhi’s elite Jawaharlal Nehru University. Jawaharlal Nehru
Wildlife SOS is organising a 15 day Habitat Management Project in RamDurga near Hampi, Karnataka. Starting on February 14th and
Last summer, Wildlife SOS’ ever vigilant informers at last spotted Bijli, a female elephant we had been tracking since 2009.
This blind elephant named Bhola (meaning – “the innocent one”) was recently the victim of an accident…hit by a truck,
The current issue of SPAN Magazine (a publication of the US Embassy in New Delhi) features an article about Wildlife
It was nine years ago when we first saw Champa (Hindustani for Jasmine). She walked at a painfully slow pace
Wildlife S.O.S’s love affair with elephants seems to be growing each day. Barely a few months after rescuing the beautiful
In the current issue of Open, author Ninad D. Sheth explores the issue of poaching in India. Co-founder of Wildlife
After fifty long years of being chained and leading a life of suffering, Raju was freed in the early hours
At the heart of wildlife conservation lies a simple truth: people protect what they understand. When communities, students, policymakers, and
While summer temperatures soared across India, Wildlife SOS navigated diverse terrains to rescue animals caught in challenges specific to urban
India is a land rich in culture and heritage, and it is also home to breathtaking biodiversity. What is often
Hari, a 25-year-old male makhna (tuskless) elephant, had long been kept captive to beg in and around the Sultanpur and
Rivers may only thread across a sliver of the Earth’s surface, but they carry the weight of the planet’s biodiversity
Imagine a world where there’s no doctor to call, no pharmacy to visit, and no medicine cabinet to rummage through.
One of India’s most recognisable and keystone wildlife species, the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), has made a quiet but noteworthy
At first glance, it looks like a creature out of a fantasy tale. A tiger shimmering white, like snow under
Remember Vayu, a nearly 52-year-old tusker that recently arrived at the Elephant Hospital Campus (EHC)? He is getting better with
Sloth bears, with their shaggy coats and distinctive white chest markings, are a unique species native to the Indian subcontinent.
Nestled along the biodiverse stretch of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra, our Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) shines as the
Wildlife SOS introduces a series “Things You Didn’t Know About” that explores fascinating and lesser-known facts about various species. Our
Amongst the dense green forests of Maharashtra’s Junnar region, stands our Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) as a shining beacon
In a world where wildlife and humans cross each other increasingly, moments when compassion, sympathy and empathy bridge the gap
In a peaceful corner of the Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre (ECCC) resides Rhea, a 62-year-old gentle giant
In the rocky terrains of Jammu & Kashmir, where the land meets the sky and winters last for months, day-to-day
The forests and grasslands of India are home to some of the most interesting fauna species, and among them reigns
Nature’s creativity has no bounds. While many of us are familiar with the classic and common animal defences like claws
Conservation and awareness are perhaps the two sides of the same coin. People learn to protect wildlife when they understand
In her peaceful world, Arya listens! She listens to the sound of her caregiver’s footsteps, the faint rustle of the
In the dense, green stretches of Northeast India, a tusker named Vayu was one among the elephants being exploited in
In its commitment to expand elephant care and conservation, Wildlife SOS has launched India’s 1st mobile veterinary clinic in Assam
On the crisp morning of January 26, 2025, when the entire nation was celebrating Republic Day, a tiny cry echoed
Bats are amazing animals, found all over the world with the exception of Antarctica. Often misunderstood and shrouded by myths,
In the heart of Maharashtra’s Junnar region lies a safe haven replete with greenery, and here, a stealthy observer moves
Bear! The mere four-letter word calls to mind visions of power, wilderness and intrigue. Perhaps it also brings the images
For centuries, people around the world have used traditional medicines as a means of healing as part of their cultural
Have you ever wondered what the birds are chirping about at the break of dawn, or how wolves get together
Cradled in the lap of nature, lies the tranquil expanse of the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) and here, with
“The question is not, Can they reason? nor, Can they talk? but, Can they suffer?” – Jeremy Bentham, English philosopher
Wildlife SOS introduces a series “Things You Didn’t Know About” that explores fascinating and lesser-known facts about various species. Our
In the festive season of Christmas, our Wildlife SOS centres transform into a magical wonderland every winter. Gold, red, and
Wildlife SOS is honoured to celebrate 30 years of saving India’s precious wildlife. From humble beginnings in 1995 rescuing, treating
From the inception of Wildlife SOS, the conservation and protection of sloth bears has been one of the organisation’s core
The Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Units are always poised to rescue injured or mistreated animals in need. April was no
We human beings are highly emotional creatures. We can explain what we feel through our facial expressions, body language and
Euthanasia, or killing with the intent of compassion, is a difficult topic to discuss. It will likely impact many friends
Growing up to 20 feet in length and weighing as much as 90 kilograms, the Indian rock python is one
The animal kingdom consists of a variety of species that have coexisted for as long as we can look back.
When animals are stuck in distress, the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Units are always ready to respond to their call
Lead photo: The rugged, stunningly beautiful terrain of the Himalaya of Jammu and Kashmir make for difficult tracking of brown
Diwali, a festival of lights and prosperity that is associated with Goddess Lakshmi, somehow, ironically and tragically, thrusts into darkness
What exactly is nature conservation? This term has been used in different conversations, ranging from climate change, protection of animals,
The snow leopard – the Phantom of the Himalayas – is an elusive and enigmatic feline, on which much research
Not many know that one-third of the world’s mammalian species that can be called true mountain animals are found in
Observed on the second Wednesday of May, Root Canal Appreciation Day was created in 2005 to raise awareness and dispel
Rescue helplines are crucial lifelines for wildlife since they connect concerned citizens with skilled wildlife rescuers. These helplines play a
For years, conservationists have grappled with the quandary of human-wildlife conflict. When growing human populations overlap with existing wildlife territory,
Soor Sarovar in Uttar Pradesh, also known as Keetham Lake, hosts not only diverse avian life, but also a sanctuary
Ever since its foundation 28 years ago, Wildlife SOS has been dedicated to rescue and rehabilitate numerous sloth bears in
Providing quality medical treatment is immensely crucial to wildlife conservation. On a planet where wild animals are constantly threatened by
Nestled amidst the tranquil peaks of the Himalayas is the lovely and quaint hill station of Sonamarg, the ‘Meadow of
While most bear species are usually omnivorous, the reclusive sloth bears stand out as enigmatic foragers with a specialised diet
Elevation, slope and other topographic aspects affect the diversity and types of plant and animal species found in a region.
Don’t you love the taste of fresh mangoes or juicy watermelons in summers? Well, you are not alone! While fruits
A leopard never changes its spots – or does it? Scientists definitely believe that they do. When a leopard cub
Lights, glitter, and music of the circus fascinated many of us in our childhood. However, behind this spectacle was a
Animals are ingenious. If they weren’t, surviving in the wild would have been impossible for them. And we are here
For human beings, winters are a respite especially for those living in tropical climates. But for those residing in mountainous
The leopard (Panthera pardus or P. pardus) is one of the five extant species of cats belonging to the genus
The scars from our past don’t fade that easily. Wounds linger and sometimes fester in unexpected ways. This month, let
Let us hear the story of a little bird. Wait, who is he? A juvenile Bar-tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica baueri).
To commemorate 50 years since the start of Project Tiger, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) conducted
Most of the sloth bears at our centres have been rescued from the cruel ‘dancing’ bear tradition or from unfortunate
“The only reason for being a bee is to make honey. And the only reason for making honey is so
As the sun sets and darkness blankets the land, a rather mystical figure takes flight. This is no caped knight
With the smell of spring in the air, the resident Sloth bears at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre (BBRC) are
Climate change is reshaping environments around the world. Rising sea levels, extreme drought, disastrous floods, melting glaciers and even extinction
In 2021, a cub was found wandering alone amidst the towering stalks of sugarcane in Kolwade Village located in the
As the rising sun welcomes a new day, the lush green cover of Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre erupts with birdsong.
How does a brown bear eat its prey? By using its “bear” arms! You may have switched on a nature
When animals are stuck in distress, the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Units are always ready to respond to their call
No one said that parenting is easy. If you think that we humans have it tough, then let’s take a
Deer are agile animals and even rival some of the fastest predators. However, some deer are not blessed with such
Mangee became one of the earliest members of the Wildlife SOS family when we rescued her in the winter of
Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit carries out rescues from the most unexpected places, and of the most unusual species. They
Animals share a unique and wonderful relationship with their offspring. Be it elephants with their calves, or bears and leopards
After the curtains of the day fall, some members of the wild come out to play. Nocturnal animals add a
Sweet, energetic and charming – Kamli is a very enchanting bear, but she wasn’t always this way. She has had
Cats have mastered the range of ferocity over their many years on this planet. They are thought to be the
In one particular scene of the BTS video of viral pop song WAP featuring rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee
20-year-old Pari could barely take a step without experiencing excruciating pain in her legs, yet she was forced to beg
India is home to numerous civet species. Civets are carnivorous mammals that belong to the Viverridae family. Also known as
The Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is hailed as the National bird of India. Although this bird is commonly called a
The Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus) is a characteristic bird of grasslands, endemic to the Indian subcontinent. Locally, the bird is
At the crack of dawn, a farmer in Otur of Pune district, Maharashtra, wakes up to do his daily chores.
With over 4,000 animals saved in 2021, team Wildlife SOS continues to work dedicatedly this year as well. As temperatures
In humans, one can easily distinguish between a male and a female. Several physical, physiological, or behavioural characteristics help in
The animal world sure is full of quirky surprises! One dish that is common on the menu for most species
Mangrove forests mostly consist of trees and shrubs growing in intertidal areas (where land meets the sea). What is unique
Spotted owlets are common across the Indian subcontinent. You can spot one peeping out of a tree hole, or an
Most urban dwellers have lost their connection with the natural environment due to the modification of our surroundings. This intrinsic
When one hears the word corals, it automatically brings an image of a magical underwater world. Visuals of a coral
Sharks are one of the most misrepresented and misunderstood species. The name itself elicits a fear — a fear of
Most urban dwellers have lost their connection with the natural environment due to the modification of our surroundings. This intrinsic
Numerous invasive species have gradually established themselves outside their native range. Know these 5 species found in India!
‘Threatened’. ‘Endangered’. ‘Vulnerable’. ‘Critically endangered’. These are the adjectives used to describe the status of some of the most magnificent
A leopardess walks soundlessly through the tall grass, taking care not to trample on dry twigs that would alert others
Animals are known to use several mating strategies to woo their mates. Let’s find out what are these unique measures!
The planet is home to umpteen animals: from teeny tardigrades to the mighty king of the jungle. But one that
The planet is home to umpteen animals: from teeny tardigrades to the mighty king of the jungle. But one that
Hopping from branches into puddles, there’s so much more to the amphibian world than meets the eye. Let’s explore these wonders of nature!
Ungulates are hoofed animals that prefer walking on their toes. The term ungulate is derived from the Latin word unguis
Ever wonder how we know so much about animals inhabiting the wild? While it isn’t advisable to go too close
The word Lizard itself can run a chill down one’s spine. Even the sudden movement of a Common house gecko
Ever wonder how we know so much about animals inhabiting the wild? While it isn’t advisable to go too close
The word Lizard itself can run a chill down one’s spine. Even the sudden movement of a Common house gecko
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) refers to a computer system that collects geographical information and allows us to analyse these spatial
We often tend to think that observing wildlife would require an expedition to far off and isolated places filled with
Soaring high in the seamless sky with a breathtaking wingspan, vultures are known for their robust exterior and scavenging habit.
In the ancient epic of Ramayana, Jambavan, the divine king of bears, assists Rama in the battle against Ravana, the
As we celebrate World Leopard Day on the 3rd of May, we would love to introduce all our supporters to
Water, being home to up to one million creatures, is the lifeblood of the planet. Given the enormous area of
“Crocodiles might be interpreted as something of an anachronism.”- Nature Wait, if you thought Nature herself said that, you were
If you, like us, are fascinated and intrigued by the jaw dropping (literally) ability of some snakes to swallow prey
If you, like us, are fascinated and intrigued by the jaw dropping (literally) ability of some snakes to swallow prey
Ever heard of bears doing the twist in the jungle? Well, bear species including our indigenous sloth bears have a
This year marked the 67th National Wildlife Week celebrations in India, observed from October 2nd to October 8th with an
Snakes continue to instil a deep-rooted terror in people that many reptiles cannot parallel. If you come across a snake
It may take the Covid-19 vaccine ages before it reaches every single citizen of every single country. Hence, our footing
The largest existing land mammal on the planet, Elephants, have a lasting effect on each individual who sets their eyes
As the storm clouds make way for a season of dewy twilights and chilly, gusty winds, spirits are high across
Due to urban encroachment on forest lands, leopard sightings have become extremely common in the state of Maharashtra, which is
With their beguiling eyes and swift movements, Rhesus Macaques can be commonly spotted swinging from one branch to another in
The internet – a sensational, roiling whirlpool of easy content, information (true or false) and personal puffery – has seen
Weighing a mere 2 pounds (almost 200 times smaller than a tiger)—the Rusty-spotted cat is one of the smallest cat
To preserve a healthy ecological balance on our planet, human beings need to come together to protect our wildlife. Each
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) was created and adopted by the United Nations in 2015. 17 SDGs,
If we ask ourselves what is conservation, we might be in a dilemma as to whether it means preservation or
The snow-peaked mountains and mesmerising scenery of Jammu and Kashmir are more than just a sight for sore eyes. Due
The Asian Waterbird Census is an annual citizen-science event that takes place from January to March. This effort is an
Big cats instill awe in us. One such awe-inspiring big cat at our Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) is Ganesh,
What comes to your mind when you hear the word Kashmir? One of the things that we associate Kashmir with
Did you know that the land where the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre (ECCC) stands today was in fact a
India is the land of diversity, in picturesque landscapes, cultural heritage, spirituality, rich flora and fauna and much more. Travelling
Wildlife health management is a very important aspect of conservation efforts in the country. In today’s fast-paced world, there are
In a world where the lines between forests and cities are blurred, wildlife animals are often compelled to venture out
The bear of the month for November is our shy and introverted Leena! Unlike some of our other bears who
Bubbly in spirit and zestful at heart, age is no barrier for the exuberant Dolly. The former victim of the
A ‘Wetland’, as the name suggests, is a land that is inundated by water – either permanently or seasonally and
While mimicry may indeed be the sincerest form of flattery in humans, in the animal kingdom, this might just be
In 2018, Rangila the ‘dancing bear’ made headlines as he embarked on a unique repatriation journey, across international borders from
At the energetic age of 19 years, though Ramu is at the finality of his teenage years, there is no
Every year, the world has an unofficial celebration of the wonderful relationship between siblings on the 10th of April. We
The burden of a carrier, no sight to guide her and a bullhook that commanded her on what she has
Crocodiles can be alarming in appearance, often not warranting sympathy from most people. Mostly treated with distrust that stems from
From their use in traditional Chinese medicine to the pet trade industry, the reasons for wild animals to be trafficked
Mothers come in all shapes and sizes, while most of ours have two limbs, there are some special ones that
The spectre of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cast a dark shadow over the planet, leaving devastation in its trail.
Gliding through sugarcane fields in a seamless stride, looking for food, leopards are on a perpetual prowl to survive in
Not all heroes wear capes, some wear Wildlife SOS T-shirts and wake up every morning, ever-so-diligently to go check on
The sight of a massive crocodile crossing the road was reason enough to stir panic amongst the occupants of Dikhtauli
For leopard mothers, hunting missions undertaken to feed their offspring, until they can survive on their own, are a part
As the Covid-19 pandemic is overtaking countries, in its wake governments are taking the strictest measures to ensure loss of
With depigmentation bordering her perfectly symmetrical ears and her long lashes covering her eyes, when Priyanka steps out of her
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. To combat the rising number of conflict cases,
In a bid to further conservation efforts, Wildlife SOS has partnered with Mumbai-based pop-culture merchandise brand—‘The Souled Store’ to launch
Try as one might and there can be no known fault of a mother fending for her unborn child so
As gentle rumbles puncture the dawn at the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in Mathura, 47-year-old Mia can be seen
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. To combat the rising number of conflict cases,
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. To combat the rising number of conflict cases,
When it comes to wild animals such as leopards, elephants and sloth bears that cannot be released back into their
Imagine spending your whole life in shackles, both mental and physical – never being allowed to exit the length of
The majestic demeanour of an elephant seldom remains the same once subjected to a lifetime of abuse and neglect; chained
During the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, government authorities have asked us to help battle the virus by keeping at least
India was in the spot light this week for a mega-wild cause! The Conference of Parties to the Convention on
After a journey of several years, a group of star tortoises, once victims of the illegal wildlife trade, walk free
As dusk settles over the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, a group of people looks for a Striped Hyena
In a scintillating start to the week, our team operating out of J&K received a frantic call from locals who
As Santa Claus found his way down the chimney awaiting some cookies and milk by the fireplace in houses all
The Himalayan brown bear is one of the most ancient brown bear lineages, occupying the remote, mountainous areas of Pakistan,
15 years have passed since Mumtaz first arrived at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility (ABRF), and in this period, we
Humans often fear what they do not understand and to most, snakes are a mystery. Because people do not know
In the lush sugarcane fields of the state of Maharashtra, the mother leopard often finds assurance to birth and nurture
Animal welfare is a state of harmony between the animal and their environment, which is characterized by healthy physical and
Prahlad’s journey with Wildlife SOS started four years ago along with Sita who was rescued from a circus in Tamil
While a surprise guest would usually leave us excited for their company, so was not the case when a four-year-old
The time of harvest is around the corner, and so are leopard cubs which is why many a time, the
Luna had an incredibly challenging journey to the Wildlife SOS (WSOS) Elephant Hospital for her long-term treatment. She was in
Luna had an incredibly challenging journey to the Wildlife SOS (WSOS) Elephant Hospital for her long-term treatment. She was in
For elephants, poor foot condition is not just painful, it can be life threatening. This Giving Tuesday we hope to
With each elephant rescue that Wildlife SOS undertakes, we have observed a series of disturbing patterns in the captive elephants.
Aaliya Mir, Wildlife SOS education officer, organized two plantation drives in locations near the Dachigam National Park in order to
This year, World Wildlife Day which is celebrated on 3rd March was centered on the theme “Big Cats: Predators under
This year Wildlife SOS achieved a much awaited milestone with the release of a compendium of 20 years of Veterinary
Gajraj had lived nearly 70 years in captivity as a temple elephant. A routine day in his life involved walking
Just weeks after a young 9 month old male brown bear was rescued from the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage campsite, another
During the hot, sultry summer month of June, a team of experts from Wildlife SOS and the Chhattisgarh Forest Department
This year, on World Snake Day, Wildlife SOS joined hands with the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) to carry out
It has now become the norm to open the newspaper and read horrifying news of elephants dying due to unnatural,
Nakul and his brother Kuber were barely a few months old when they were rescued from Tumkur district, Karnataka in
Just months after an adult male hyena was found trapped in a deadly jaw trap set up by poachers in
The month of August marks the rescue anniversary of Balu, Bharathi and Bagya, three sloth bears who had spent years
After weeks of intelligence gathering and careful investigation by the Wildlife SOS Anti-Poaching Unit (Forest Watch), a leopard skin was
Dreams can become reality — and our elephant Field of Dreams is officially open! It’s been a long two years
The bears in the Agra Bear Rescue Facility (ABRF) are lucky enough to have an oasis of leafy trees in
Every year tens of thousands of pilgrims embark on a holy pilgrimage to the Amaranth caves, nestled amidst the Himalayas
Wildlife SOS was recently felicitated with the international Lifetime Achievement Award and the ‘Conservation Medal’ from San Diego Zoo Global
In India, ‘Shravan’ or ‘saawan’ is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar and it is considered to be auspicious
One of the most powerful animals to walk this Earth, the majestic tiger has always been a symbol of national
Working with rescued sloth bears that have suffered years of abuse and neglect, over the years, we have witnessed the
Winter had barely left Mathura in February 2015 when Lakhi arrived at the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre – she
February 2017 brought some much welcomed respite from the chilly weather and a rather unexpected new arrival at the Elephant
As part of our ongoing human-elephant conflict mitigation project in the north Indian state of Chhattisgarh in collaboration with the
In recent years, with the rise in economic growth and rapid infrastructural development in India, the road and railway transport
The month of July started on a very sad note for the Wildlife SOS family, as we suffered an unexpected
Critically acclaimed Indian actor Adil Hussain, who also starred in the film ‘Life of Pi’ spent the weekend at Wildlife
We’re honored and deeply grateful to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee for their generous grant supporting our mahout training program.
Elephants love food, and they love water. In the wild, an elephants entire day is spent foraging, grazing and searching
Last month in the southern state of Karnataka, a female sloth bear stepped out of her forested home in search
On catching a glimpse of Amitabh taking a quiet, blissful nap in his forested enclosure at the Agra Bear Rescue
Six year old Arifa was a victim of the ‘dancing bear’ trade, an illegal practice that was once prevalent across
In yet another successful rescue and conservation operation, Wildlife SOS in collaboration with the Maharashtra Forest Department managed to reunite
Wires hang precariously between the trees at the edge of the Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve in the Siddi district of
Just a month after his rescue in the first week of February 2017, Sanjay, formerly known as the Elephant With
For the sugarcane farmers of Maharashtra, January brings with it the harvest season – and mornings bring hours of manual
Last week, residents of Pinahat village located in the outskirts of Agra city bore witness to a rather distressing sight.
Michael Oreo was only three years old when he and three other sloth bears were rescued in an anti-poaching operation
Wildlife SOS firmly believes that education and awareness is the key to the sensitization of people to wake them up
The Maharashtra Forest Department recently organised a training program for their new recruits at the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Center, run
How many people do you know who would climb fifty feet into a well to rescue a giant python? Or
Team Wildlife SOS recently conducted a workshop on man- wild animal conflict mitigation for the staff and students of Department
Q. What’s Sanjay’s story? How did you come to know about him? Ans: A twist of fate brought the elephant
1.) How will putting on collars help reduce the conflict and keep the elephants safe? Putting satellite collars on the
The Wildlife SOS team at the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Center located in Maharashtra recently played host to a group of
Spread across the forested terrains of Central India, Chhattisgarh contains a major part of the sloth bear population of the
An urgent call on the evening of the fifth of February set about a chain of events that resulted in
Last week, we played host to Miss Universe Great Britain 2017, Anna Burdzy as she and her team spent two
Last month, the sight of a leopard wandering in the sugarcane fields caused major uproar in a remote village near
India is a country of 1.3 billion people and with its rapidly increasing density of people per square kilometer typically
February signals the end of the painfully cold winter, with the gentle warmth of spring gradually ebbing its way through
The 38th Annual Elephant Managers Association was hosted by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and featured a premier gathering of
It’s been around two weeks since Priyanka arrived at the safety of the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre, Mathura, giving
Wildlife SOS has been working closely with the Jammu & Kashmir Wildlife Protection department and the Forest department since December,
It was night time in the Tumkur district of Karnataka, and a nine-year old female sloth bear found herself in
In an all too familiar scenario in India, that sheds light on the dangers of open wells in villages near
Kuber and his brother Nakul were mere 2 month old cubs when they were rescued from Tumkur district, Karnataka, in
Maharashtra is known to have a rich population of leopards and for years, these elusive cats have been living and
Mandya, Karnataka. 20th November 2015. The amusement park is deserted, its muddy grounds drenched in steady rainfall. But for the
In the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, winter brings chilly winds and swirling mist that engulfs the dense green
It was night time in the Shirur district of Junnar in the Indian state of Maharashtra, and a five-year old
Mohan gently lets his head sink below the cool water, loving the calming sensation of the water around him and
Just under an hour’s drive away from the chaos and crowds of India’s most popular tourist attraction, the Taj Mahal
In the last decade, the state of Uttarakhand has seen a dramatic increase in man-animal conflicts, predominantly problems relating to
Morning had barely dawned on the Wildlife SOS Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Facility in Karnataka, and the bears were waking up
9:00 a.m. on an typical Sunday morning, a resident of Pimpalgaon Siddhanath village located in Junnar division of Maharashtra woke
The residents of Bangalore woke up to yet another day of the hustle and bustle of the busy city life,
25th January 2009. Rohidas Pawale is a poor farmer in the Belha village in Narayangaon district, Maharashtra. His sugarcane field
She’s so tiny, it’s hard to spot her amidst the towering figures of the other elephants in the Herd of
Iridescent in the sunlight, light glimmering on its scales, it weaves its sleek body through the grass. Sound waves from
In yet another incident that proves that poaching and illegal trade of wildlife species continues to be prevalent in India,
For over 400 years the Indian Sloth Bear (Melursus Ursinus) cubs have been poached from the wild and brutally trained
The leopard sits the empty room, enjoying the private, cozy dry spot he has discovered in the otherwise rainy city
Causing stiffness, swelling and sometimes unbearable pain in the affected joints, arthritis affects a sizeable number of people in the
Damru was rescued by the anti-poaching team of Wildlife SOS from a small village in Uttar Pradesh when he was
This past year has been an eventful one. We have achieved many victories and conducted successful rescue operations in an
Side-by-side on their shed’s cemented ground, legs restrained painfully, the two elderly female elephants cut a pitiable figure. Wildlife SOS
The month of June brought both the gloom of the monsoons and heartbreaking news to the Agra Bear Rescue Facility.
Most people find the sloth bear to be a bizarrely fascinating and ultimately charismatic bear. As intriguing as they are,
Kitcha is a seven year old male sloth bear at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility. Rescued by Wildlife SOS in
Since the start of this year, Wildlife SOS’s 24 hour rescue helpline has been buzzing with distressed calls concerning injured
It was an exciting day at the Friendicoes SECA shelter in Gurgaon, Haryana as a team from Accenture came to
The anti-poaching team of Wildlife SOS rescued Chotu when he was a tiny, underweight 3 year old sloth bear from
Raju was rescued a little over one month ago. After 50 years in chains, he is now learning the joys
By- Aaliya Mir With the sudden increase in issues regarding Man-Wild animal conflicts, Wildlife SOS had organised a series of
Recently, Wildlife SOS had a blog posted in the Huffington Post on the topic that raises the question, is there
On 1st November 2014, the Bangalore Bear Rescue Center was buzzing with volunteers from Tech Mahindra, Bangalore. The enthusiastic team
For Raju, a new life of freedom began after 50 years of cruelty, when he was rescued by Wildlife SOS
September 8th thru September 14th Wildlife SOS is working with Whimsical Pet Portraits to raise money to help more elephants
The Limca Book of records celebrated their 25th year of existence by honoring 25 women for their contributions to society.
Right after Raju’s rescue happened, those of us at Wldlife SOS were extremely touched by the overwhelming support that came
When Raju was rescued in July, 2014, his story caught fire and was covered by major news outlets around the
We don’t have a lot of information about Raju’s earlier life. We believe he was probably born in the wild
WE just got word that there is an elephant by the name of Lilly that needs our help . She
New Delhi, INDIA (September 3, 2014) Chances are you either saw the video or heard the story of Raju the
by Suvidha Bhatnagar “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.” – Helen Keller The Kalandars,
1.) I don’t understand, I thought Wildlife SOS had legal custody of Raju. How can Mr. Shahid make claims to
Following the rescue of Raju, there was a high demand for Raju t-shirts. We took in the recommendations and requests
On June 28, 2014, Wildlife SOS’s Bangalore Bear Rescue Facility had members of Morgan Stanley team working as volunteers as
It has been one year since Bijli passed. Although she was in our life for a short time, she will
By Amanjeet Kaur “I’ve wanted to work with wildlife since childhood. Transforming passion for wildlife into a career felt like
Following the iconic midnight rescue operation of ‘Raju’ Elephant, carried out by Delhi based NGO – Wildlife SOS, it was
By Aaliya Mir The village of Naesh Bhat is in the district of Baramulla and has a population of about
Laxmi is an elephant that was rescued by Wildlife SOS in July of 2013. She came to us morbidly obese
By Prathamesh One among the most active bear in ABRF is Kanmani. She is not just very active, she is
R Wildlife SOS is involved with the rescuing and rehabilitating many different species of animals. What is less known, is
By Aaliya Mir and Jordan Carlton Schaul Volunteer programs are an integral part of Wildlife SOS conservation initiatives. Our volunteers
By Steffi Joseph Playful as ever, Chanchal has lived up to her name with her daily antics, winning hearts every
‘Badal’ is a fascinating bear who is currently living at the Agra Bear Rescue Center. He appears to be good
By Aaliya Mir Wildlife SOS created wildlife awareness programs during a recently held Adventure Camp for boys and girls of
Wildlife SOS recently had the pleasure of speaking at the Army Goodwill Public School which is located in Pahalgam. The
By Resham Beri Laxmi, who was rescued by Wildlife in July 2013 from Mumbai, is now well settled in at
By Jordan Carlton Schaul and Vinay Datla A call about a wild bear in Shikohabad, which is 75 kilometers from
I had been riding on trains, planes and taxis it felt for 72 hours straight. During these travels I felt
By Aaliya Mir Winter is almost coming to an end and spring is arriving quickly. With the changes of the
By Jordan Schaul The last weekend of April 2013 was a big weekend for Wildlife SOS. The Team was in
By Aaliya Mir We have had a history of associating wildlife with our legendary beliefs and folklore. Our lives would
By Samad Kottur In 2006, Wildlife SOS intiated a project that would conserve bear habitat in the area of karnataka
In a dramatic seven hour long rescue operation by NGO’s Wildlife SOS and Friendicoes SECA with the cooperation of the
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan Dawn broke in a remote part of rural Karnataka; It was a cold morning. A vegetable vendor
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan Imagine being bound and gagged with your arms folded behind your back and your feet duct taped
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan Everyone has a fond memory of a play ground where the See-Saw never went up or being
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan The first time we heard of Gadauli village in Uttar Pradesh, a few hours from the Taj
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher- Wordsworth The himalayan state of
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan Our rescue team in Agra received information from the Forest Department that a young Vulture was spotted
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan When Sreekanta came to the Agra Bear Rescue Facility to repair the solar power fence, little did
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan Wildlife SOS celebrated Wildlife Week this year with the usual pomp and enthusiasm as always in the
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan Wildlife SOS had just one Rani (“queen†in Hindi,) for a very long time, she was the
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan One breezy October morning saw hundreds of people gather on Nelson Mandela Road.They were witnessing a first
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan Nag Panchami is a festival celebrated in certain parts of India where the Cobras or Nagas are
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan On the morning of 29th June 2012 a very tragic accident was witnessed in Noida, on the
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan Lakshmi, in Hindu mythology, is the goddess of wealth. In India she is treated with respect and
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan Every bear that comes into our centre has a unique story; one usually filled with trauma and
Dr. Arun is our senior vet at the Bannerghata Bear Rescue Center. He has been working with our rescued bears
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan Everybody at the Delhi International airport thought it was just another day at work, security, scanners and
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan The environment is the best teacher. She might not be the calmest but she has her way
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan What would stop you from getting home to a warm couch on a chilly winter evening?? Perhaps
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan It would be easy if we only had to rescue distressed animals, but quite often we have
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan It was a very cold day at the gardens of Srinagar, in Kashmir; the gardeners were working
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan In a shocking incident on 6th December, the ugly face of illegal wildlife trade in Delhi surfaced
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan February 2nd is the World Wetland day and our team in Kashmir celebrated this with great enthusiasm.
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan Bird watchers are keen on Owls, but why would a washer man or ‘dhobi’ want barn owls???
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan Wildlife SOS had promised the head of the Astanpura village, which is located in the Brane-Nishat conservation
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan Our Forest Watch team received a tip off about a few men in a remote district of
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan 3 years back Shakir’s family gave up the brutal practice of bear dancing and Shakhir applied to
In 2008, a female leopard was trapped in a sugarcane field. It had been determined that she was a nuisance
By Dr. Mayank Rapid loss of biodiversity is a global phenomenon. It is estimated that possibly half or more of
Conserving wildlife requires a lot of the traditional methods of setting aside habitat that has minimal human disturbances as well
By Aaliya Mir World Wetland Day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February
By Tahir Gazanfar From November 20-25,Wildlife SOS participated and mentored a 5 day internship programme held at the Nigeen Club,
By Aaliya Mir On September 29th, a cycle rally was held in coordination with the National Institute of Technology (NIT)
By Resham Beri Wildlife SOS’s 24 hour animal rescue helpline responded to a distressed call from the Air Force Station
By Snehal Bhavsar On September 29th, the keeper of ‘Ajay Farm’ located on the Kalali-talsat Rd. in Vadodara city, went
By Steffi Joseph Lenzolita was rescued on the 21st of January 2011 from Bihar. Wildlife SOS and the Bihar police
By Resham Beri New Delhi, 4 July 2013: In a first of its kind, the Uttarh Pradesh Forest Department facilitated
By Resham Beri In a historic rescue effort, the first ever of its kind in India, a mule stranded on
By Resham Beri In an eleven hour long rescue operation that lasted from 9 pm to 8 am, Lakshmi, an
By Resham Beri On July 26, we received a call from the Forest Department about a leopard on the loose
Geeta Seshamani, Co-Founder Geeta Seshamani, an English Literature Lecturer at the Delhi university, has been running Friendicoes SECA (Society for
By Jordan Schaul Among the hundreds of sloth bears that have been rescued and now find safe haven at the
By Sharon St. Joan During the monsoon, Jambavant can be found after a heavy downpour, walking along with the mud
By Roger Mann Today is World Animal Day, which celebrates the feast day of St Francis of Assisi, patron saint
In a daring operation involving several vehicles and a daylight chase and ambush through the streets of Delhi NCR Gurgoan
“Following years of horrific cruelty, elephant Bhola is happy again – thanks to help from British vets. The five-tonne bull
A morning call on the WSOS helpline a Jackal chased by a crowd in the Sangam Vihar area of the
The Wildlife SOS at Fatehpur Sikri strives to save the bears from captivity and give them a habitat they rightfully
Wildlife SOS Co-Founder & Chairman Kartick Satyanarayan was recently honored as a Ted India Fellow for his outstanding contribution in
Recently, the office of Wildlife SOS in Delhi received a tip from an anonymous caller that poachers were attempting to
It was a blistering hot day in the outskirts of Delhi. The roads were a blur of fast moving cars,
Wildlife SOS commemorated World Environment Day this year by rescuing 2 more sloth bears from a life of cruelty and
Recently, the office of Wildlife SOS in Delhi received a tip from an anonymous caller that poachers were attempting to
In an interesting turn of events, two baby crocodiles were rescued from the Nizamuddin Railway Station in New Delhi. They