On the Road With Haathi Sewa: Caring For Assam & Meghalaya’s Elephants
When Wildlife SOS launched Haathi Sewa, India’s 1st mobile elephant clinic, it set out with one powerful promise: we would
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Caring For Young Elephants
What do Coconut, Laxmi, Ramu and Zara share in common? Apart from the fact that they’re all rescued from traumatic
Let’s Go Bananas With Bani!
Every morning at the Elephant Hospital Campus begins with the same question from the caregivers: “What mischief will Bani be
Trunk Tales: Eldest Elegant Elephant, Ella
At 82, Ella is the oldest — and the wisest — elephant under Wildlife SOS’s care. She was rescued from
Why Elephants Avoid Some ‘Green’ Forests: Lessons From Chhattisgarh
When most people imagine a thriving forest, they picture a canopy of green, with dappled light filtering through tall trees,
Begging elephant campaign update
At the start of 2025, Wildlife SOS launched an ambitious campaign to put an end to India’s ‘begging’ elephant crisis.
Haathi Sewa Case Studies: Monimala
India is home to over 2,700 captive elephants, many used in begging, tourism, religious ceremonies, and wedding processions, often under
Of Chains & Choices: Difference Between Wild & Captive Elephants
Captivity (noun) Oxford Dictionary defines captivity as “the state of being kept as a prisoner or in a space that
Trumpets Of Trauma: Elephants At War With Tradition
Towering and majestic, elephants have always been an integral part of India’s cultural and religious landscape. For centuries, elephants have
My Sweet Paro: A Short Film Winning Hearts With A Mighty Message
When we first conceptualised My Sweet Paro (2024), it was meant to be a gentle tribute, an intimate and true
Fortitude Of The Wild: Tales Of Three Elephants
“And the elephant sings deep in the forest-maze About a star of deathless and painless peace But no astronomer can
Sweet Dreams for Elephants at Wildlife SOS
When we finally get to bed and close our eyes at night, our body and mind embark on an incredible
Manu’s Bell Removal: A New Chapter In His Healing Journey
For almost six decades, a bell clung to Manu like an unshakable shadow, a constant reminder of his captivity. Every
Guardians Of Giants: Elephant Health Care Workshop In Assam
Elephants have long been seen as symbols of strength, wisdom, and cultural heritage in India. These poised giants are keystone
Trunk Tales: Meet Cheerful Chanchal!
It is rare to see individuals emerge carefree and bubbly after enduring numerous harrowing challenges in their early lives. However,
Elephant Of The Month – Holly
No matter how much we ever try, we can never truly understand what it is like to spend nearly 60
Chanchal’s Rescueversary: A Decade At Wildlife SOS!
Today, Chanchal’s journey with us crosses the ten-year mark, as she happily celebrates her 10th rescueversary with us! Chanchal has
Nina Completes One Year Of Freedom With Wildlife SOS
One whole year has passed since Nina was brought under Wildlife SOS’ long-term care at the treatment unit at the
Elephant Of The Month – Star Of The Nut Herd, Coco!
Circuses were once a common place to sight elephants. They were made to perform to entertain audiences. However, each elephant
An Update on Arya’s Progress
Arya has rightly lived up to her name, especially with her feisty and indomitable spirit resembling the popular character Arya
