Tribal Upliftment, Development & Conservation Go Hand In Hand
For decades, conversations around wildlife conservation in India have largely focused on forests, endangered species, protected areas and ecological restoration. […]
Tribal Rehabilition Programs
Beyond The Rescue: Inside India’s 3rd Integrated Wildlife Crime Workshop
Wildlife conservation gets celebrated through images of rescued animals and rehabilitation centres. But there is another, quieter battle that rarely
In Memory Of Chanchal, The ‘Pink Elephant’
In recent days, a striking image has lingered across media platforms: Shot in Jaipur, it’s a disturbing picture of an
The Design Journey: How Our Merchandise Came to Be
From bookmarks made of preserved petals to hand-embroidered elephant hangings that turn your walls vividly wild, Kalandar women supported by
Empowering The Kalandar Women – One Stitch At A Time
Explore the impact of the archaic practice of ‘dancing’ bears on the lives of Kalandar women and Wildlife SOS’s work in empowering them
Equitable Conservation: Wildlife SOS’ Tribal Rehabilitation Programme For Kalandars
The Kalandar community has been traditionally known for taming sloth bears for the archaic practice of ‘dancing’ bears. For years,
Communities On The Frontline Of Conservation
Community-based conservation (CBC) is a method without which most of the things in the world of conservation cannot be achieved.
Wildlife SOS Provides COVID19 Relief Kits To Kalandars
The Wildlife SOS Kalandar Rehabilitation Programme was introduced after the safe rescue and rehabilitation of 628 sloth bears from the
Women of Kalandar Community Receive Sewing Training
The past few months have been challenging for people all across the globe, with the second wave of COVID19 engulfing
Wildlife SOS Conducts Skill-Development Workshop for the Kalandar Community!
As the Covid pandemic threw life off kilter across the globe, millions of people suffered the effects. In these times,
A Conservation Success: Celebrating 10 years of India’s last ‘Dancing Bear’ Rescue!
It is true that success is the result of years of untiring efforts and not the fruit of a single
Bear Of The Month: Rani!
Rani is the most famous sloth bear at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility and she holds a very special place
Meet Sonu, Keeper Of The Tuskers
Sonu joined Wildlife SOS seven years ago, when his elephant Rajesh was rescued from the circus and brought to our
Women Empowerment and Skill Training Courses in Rajasthan
The Kalandar people once relied on the exploitation of animals — sloth bears, namely — to put food on the
More Dates for Kartick and Geeta’s 2016 Lecture Series!
Wildlife SOS cofounders Kartick Satyanarayan and Geeta Seshamani are adding dates to their U.S. tour! As of now, their 2016
Livelihood Support To Kalandars In Uttar Pradesh
When Wildlife SOS’ Co-founders Kartick and Geeta first decided to start rescuing India’s dancing bears, they weren’t sure where to
Meet Shubham, An Integral Part Of Our Kalandar Program.
Shubham has worked with Wildlife SOS for about two years now, assisting Rakhee Sharma with the Kalandar Rehabilitation Program. He
Spreading Smiles!
by- Suvidha Bhatnagar Raheman Bee is an 88 year old lady who lives in Taleda, Rajasthan alone. Her husband was
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
Knock, Knock…Who’s There? Your Daily Dose Of Wild Awareness!
Growing up, quite a few of us might have witnessed our parents or grandparents tending to the little makeshift garden
