Celebrating Vitthal’s Eleven-year-long Voyage with Wildlife SOS
For the past eleven years Vitthal has called the Wildlife SOS Leopard Rescue Centre in Junnar home. In this past
Chronological News
Bear of the Month, Chitra, Celebrates 12 years with Wildlife SOS
Twelve years ago, a nervous Kalandar walked into the Wildlife SOS Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre with an old, emaciated bear,
Elephant of the Month: Suzy
In the words of Greek philosopher Plutarch – “….the elephant also is become man’s plaything, and a spectacle at public
The Art of Coexisting: Grappling with Man-Animal Conflict
A most commonly observed phenomenon – man animal conflict – has been one of the biggest challenges to conservation efforts
Exotic Pet Trade Threatens India’s Endangered Species
From their use in traditional Chinese medicine to the pet trade industry, the reasons for wild animals to be trafficked
Arya’s Bell Comes Off!
Celebrating two years of the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital, we decided to mark the special occasion with Arya’s bell removal!
Mia Celebrates Her Rescueversary With a Jumbo Feast
As gentle rumbles puncture the dawn at the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in Mathura, 47-year-old Mia can be seen
Podcast – The Challenges of Rescuing an Elephant
Elephant Tails Podcast, Ep9 – Have you ever wondered about the work that goes into rescuing an elephant? The preparations,
Giving Tuesday – Monumental “Then and Now” Images
A huge thank you from Wildlife SOS for all your Giving Tuesday 2020 support! We shared some striking “then and
The Weasleys Celebrate ‘One Magical Year’ of Freedom with Wildlife SOS
The Weasleys – Arthur, Molly, Charlie, Ron and Ginny – had fallen prey to the spectre of the ‘Dancing Bear’
Bear of the Month – Polly
Morning starts with eagerness within the enclosure; every new day brings with it tons of delicious honey-laced porridge, which is
Maya Celebrates 10-Year Milestone In Her Road To Recovery
“They say an elephant never forgets. What they don’t tell you is, you never forget an elephant.” Anyone who meets
Rescues from the helpline: October!
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. To combat the rising number of conflict cases,
How Sloth Bears Got Their Name
If you travel to India to see wildlife, one species you might encounter on a safari is a sloth bear.
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling to India
Planning a Trip to India? If You Love Wildlife, Here Are 5 Things to Know Before You Go! Do not
Musth, and the Challenges of Caring for Bull Elephants
Musth (pronounced “must”) is an annual hormonal cycle that naturally occurs in adult male bull elephants. The condition can last
Spooktacular Halloween at Wildlife SOS!
The end of October brings chills down our spines and we have more than the sudden dip in the temperatures
Bear of the Month – Ankita
“The only love to really believe in is the love of a mother.” All of us have been shaped immensely
2020 Champa Volunteer Award
Since 2017, Wildlife SOS selects one volunteer each year to receive the Champa Award for their tireless efforts to help
Wildlife SOS Team Conducts Awareness programs in Maharashtra
Mitigating man-animal conflict can be quite a challenging task, involving many aspects such as community participation, avoidance behaviour and quick
