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. […]
At the start of 2025, Wildlife SOS launched an ambitious campaign to put an end to India’s ‘begging’ elephant crisis. […]
India is home to over 2,700 captive elephants, many used in begging, tourism, religious ceremonies, and wedding processions, often under
Captivity (noun) Oxford Dictionary defines captivity as “the state of being kept as a prisoner or in a space that
Towering and majestic, elephants have always been an integral part of India’s cultural and religious landscape. For centuries, elephants have
When we first conceptualised My Sweet Paro (2024), it was meant to be a gentle tribute, an intimate and true
“And the elephant sings deep in the forest-maze About a star of deathless and painless peace But no astronomer can
When we finally get to bed and close our eyes at night, our body and mind embark on an incredible
For almost six decades, a bell clung to Manu like an unshakable shadow, a constant reminder of his captivity. Every
Elephants have long been seen as symbols of strength, wisdom, and cultural heritage in India. These poised giants are keystone
The term ‘rescueversary’ beautifully blends the words ‘rescue’ and ‘anniversary’. At Wildlife SOS, this marks the day a bear, an
When it feels like nothing could change the sorry situation, a ray of hope shines through dark times. Such is
Read about nutritional welfare for elephants under the care of Wildlife SOS for optimal functioning and rehabilitation.
“Where there is a will, there is a way!” The life story of Erika, an elephant who is now nearly
As the staff welcomes the month of August and the amazing weather that it brings along with it, our resident
Elephant Rehabilitation Centre (ERC) is widely known for the loud trumpets of its most famous residents: Erika, Ella, Lilly, and
Food passes through an elephant’s digestive tract slowly, and may take up to 24 hours to digest. Given the unnatural
It is said that individuals sharing the same traumatic experiences often bond very well. For our rescued elephant Emma, introduction
Scientists have acknowledged for years that large animals like elephants play a crucial role in their habitats, bringing about significant