Bear Of The Month: Akki
Akki is a male sloth bear who spent the first five years of his life as an oppressed ‘dancing bear’ […]
Sloth Bears
Putting An End To The ‘Dancing Bear’ Practice.
In a dusty bylane, sandwiched between two rickety houses, a shaggy black figure ambles behind a man, dragged along the
Sowing Seeds Of Coexistence: Key Events In April–June 2025
At the heart of wildlife conservation lies a simple truth: people protect what they understand. When communities, students, policymakers, and
Rescues From The Helpline — June 2025
While summer temperatures soared across India, Wildlife SOS navigated diverse terrains to rescue animals caught in challenges specific to urban
Wildlife Warriors: Indian Women Pioneering Conservation
India is a land rich in culture and heritage, and it is also home to breathtaking biodiversity. What is often
The Curious Cases Of Leucism, Albinism & Melanism
At first glance, it looks like a creature out of a fantasy tale. A tiger shimmering white, like snow under
Where The Wild Roams: 7 Best Places To Spot Sloth Bears In India
Sloth bears, with their shaggy coats and distinctive white chest markings, are a unique species native to the Indian subcontinent.
Spreading Awareness: Key Initiatives In February & March 2025
Conservation and awareness are perhaps the two sides of the same coin. People learn to protect wildlife when they understand
New Beginning For A Rescued Sloth Bear Cub Jimmy
On the crisp morning of January 26, 2025, when the entire nation was celebrating Republic Day, a tiny cry echoed
Happy Bear Day!
Bear! The mere four-letter word calls to mind visions of power, wilderness and intrigue. Perhaps it also brings the images
Healing Traditions, Hurting Wildlife?
For centuries, people around the world have used traditional medicines as a means of healing as part of their cultural
Bear Diary: Mandro’s Mighty Metamorphosis
“The question is not, Can they reason? nor, Can they talk? but, Can they suffer?” – Jeremy Bentham, English philosopher
Bear Diary: Arthur’s Tale Of Tumbling Yet Thriving
Meet Arthur, a sloth bear with a heartwarming story of resilience and recovery. Rescued from a cruel existence in 2019,
Bear Diary: The Many Merry Acts Of Kanmani!
Looking at how animated Kanmani is in her field, many have been astonished to learn that this very bear was
Wildlife SOS Celebrates 30 Years Of Saving India’s Wildlife!
Wildlife SOS is honoured to celebrate 30 years of saving India’s precious wildlife. From humble beginnings in 1995 rescuing, treating
Protecting Wild Sloth Bears And Building A Future Of Conservation
From the inception of Wildlife SOS, the conservation and protection of sloth bears has been one of the organisation’s core
Bear Diary: A Day In The Life Of Radiant Roshan!
During a rescue operation conducted in 2008 by Wildlife SOS and the West Bengal Forest Department, as many as 30
The Heat Is On! Summer Management For Bears At Wildlife SOS
Recent forecasts from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) paint a concerning picture for 2024,
Oldest Sloth Bear At Wildlife SOS, Babloo Leaves Us With A Heavy Heart
Babloo was the oldest living rescued sloth bear in the country. He stood tall as an embodiment of perseverance, and
