Rescues From The Helpline – November 2024
From the western part of the country in Vadodara, Gujarat to the northernmost part amidst Kashmir’s beautiful mountains, when animals […]
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Meet Jenny, The Baby Bear Under Our Care!
It was early February 2025 when the winter breeze continued to sweep through the quiet reaches of the Jaitpur Forest
Bear Diary: Gambir, The Star Bear Of ABRF!
If you ever thought bears just laze around in the forest sleepily or snooze under the shades of thick trees,
Rescues From The Helpline – January 2025
Wildlife SOS’s Rapid Response Units operate tirelessly to mitigate human-wildlife conflict, rescuing distressed animals and ensuring their safe return to
Rescues From The Helpline: December 2024
In the final month of 2024 as well, Wildlife SOS performed some of the remarkable rescues of the year. These
Wildlife SOS’s Delhi Rescue Missions 2024
Beneath the gleaming citylights and towering skyscrapers of Delhi, the heart of our nation, a frequently disregarded story unfolds—one that
Rescues From The Helpline – October 2024
Wildlife SOS rescues and rehabilitates over 500 animals in distress in Vadodara, Jammu & Kashmir, Agra, and Delhi.
Rescues From The Helpline — July 2024!
Discover the incredible rescues by Wildlife SOS’s Rapid Response Unit in North India during the monsoon season.
Things You Didn’t Know About: Monitor Lizards
Explore the extraordinary capabilities of monitor lizards in this captivating wildlife feature. Learn about their well-developed features and how they monitor their surroundings.
All About Jungle Cats!
Did you know that India is home to more wild cats than anywhere else in the world? The Indian subcontinent
Helpline Rescues 2023 — A Recap Of The Last 6 Months
With rising awareness on the importance of saving animals, the Rapid Response Units of Wildlife SOS in Delhi NCR, Vadodara,
Rescues From The Helpline – May 2023
From a sand boa stuck between metallic motor pump rings to a spotted deer lost in the open fields –
Rescues From The Helpline – August 2022
While our Rapid Response Units across the country are busy running a tight ship with their rescues, it is time
Ready, Steady and On The Go: The Rapid Response Unit
Megacities are a treasure trove of opportunities, with people coming from far and wide in search of livelihood, shelter and
Restoring Eco-Balance: Wildlife SOS Combats Climate Change
In order to tackle the climate crisis at hand, Wildlife SOS too has taken up the responsibility to include eco-friendly
Rescues From The Helpline – April 2022
With summer temperatures soaring and India experiencing a massive heatwave, especially in the central and northern parts of the country,
The Purr-fect Pursuit: Tiger Rescued From A Village In Uttar Pradesh
In a rather unusual incident, a Bengal tiger was spotted on the roof of a cattle shed in the Etah
Our Bear Of The Month – Mowgli!
This is Mowgli’s story, but this Mowgli is different from one in the popular children’s book – The Jungle Book.
Leopard Strays Into Cattle Shed, Rescued by Wildlife SOS
At dusk, a leopard creeps through the night, moving soundlessly through an endless maze of tall grass. The night is
Top Rescues of 2021
2021 has been a difficult year with the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. While it continued to affect all aspects
Children At Art Fest 2020 Bring Alive The Tales Of Wildlife SOS
What a beautiful thing to have, imagination, and there is none stronger than that which is lent wings by a
Severely Wounded Sloth Bear Rescued From Man-Animal Conflict in Karnataka
**GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING** — Wildlife SOS team operating out of the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre (BBRC) in Karnataka received a
‘Indomitable’ Bear Of The Month: Bean
Lush trees within the premises of Agra Bear Rescue Facility sway to the tune of the wind forming a flowering
Bear of the Month – Akki
Akki’s story is one of extreme hardships – torn away from his mother when he was only a cub, and
An update on the injured male leopard of Sangamner
On July 13, 2019, the Wildlife SOS team in the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Center received an urgent call from the
Leopard Cub Left Paralyzed After Highway Accident, Learns To Walk Again
With accelerated economic growth resulting in rapid infrastructural development in India, the transport network has received a makeover, which incorporates
Leopard Cub Left Paralyzed After Highway Accident, Learns To Walk Again
With accelerated economic growth resulting in rapid infrastructural development in India, the transport network has received a makeover, which incorporates
Pelican chokes on large fish, undergoes emergency surgery
Home to over 165 species of migratory and resident birds, the Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary comprises of the fresh water
Pelican chokes on large fish, undergoes emergency surgery
Home to over 165 species of migratory and resident birds, the Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary comprises of the fresh water
Meet Hatam, The Bravest Rescuer You’d Know!
Climbing five stories to get a rat snake out of an air conditioning vent, or jumping twenty feet into a
Leopard Cubs Rescued From Killer Well & Reunited With Mother
Just weeks after a sambar deer was rescued from a 12 foot deep uncovered well near Junnar, our team at
In Memory of Mohan
Our journey with Mohan started long before he arrived at the Elephant Conservation and Care Center. For more than a
Mohan Celebrates One Year of Freedom with Wildlife SOS
After nearly two years of relentless efforts to bring Mohan to safety, Wildlife SOS was finally able to rescue him
Sloth Bear Cub Rescued From A Barbed Wire In Karnataka
Drawn by the painful cries of an animal in distress, local farmers of Koratagere village, Karnataka were shocked to find
Young Jackal Rescued From A 40 Foot Deep Well In Maharashtra
An occupant of Vadaj village, farmer Anil Salunke had stepped out to turn on the water well pump for the
Gajraj FAQ and Updates
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ABOUT GAJRAJ ELEPHANT 1. Who is Gajraj — what’s his story? Gajraj is a 70- to
Orphan Sloth Bear Cub Rescued; Mother Killed By Poachers
Spread across 467 sq kms of undulating plains and deciduous forests, the Sanjay-Dubri National Park located in Sidhi district of
Bear Of The Month: Suri
When rescuing ‘Dancing Bears’ from Kalandars, one of the most heartbreaking things was to find young cubs as captives. Suri
Young Leopard Spotted in Yamuna Biodiversity Park
A young leopard was spotted in Jabalpur village near the Yamuna Biodiversity Park and created panic among villagers who feared
Bear Of The Month: Valmiki
Valmiki bear was rescued from the Indo-Nepal border in 2010. His Kalandar owners were intercepted at the border just as
FAQ ON SIDDA ELEPHANT
1.) How old do you think Sidda is? Sidda is a young bull elephant, whose estimated age is 35 years.
Three Leopard Cubs Rescued & Reunited with Mother In Maharashtra
Harvest season warrants an early start to the morning for the sugarcane farmers of Bargain Rasai village in Shirur, Maharashtra.
Bear Of The Month: Kanmani
A heavy iron ring forcefully pushed through their tender muzzle and a thick rope tied around the nose and neck,
Wildlife SOS at the Uttar Pradesh Travel Writer’s Conclave
Set on the banks of the river Ganges, the holy city of Varanasi has for centuries been one of the
Leopard Cub Rescued From A Water Tank In Karnataka
Leopards are a highly adaptable species and for years, they have been living and breeding quietly in close proximity to
A Webinar On Mohan’s Rescue
When Mohan’s story first entered the public domain, his plight captivated hearts everywhere – and people around the world became
World’s Unluckiest Elephant, Mohan, Finally Unshackled!
We’re thrilled to inform you all that Mohan, chained and abused for the past 50 years of his life, has
Wild Sloth Bear caught in Poacher’s Snare Rescued in Karnataka
The distressed cries of an animal pierced through the stillness of the forest in the early hours of the morning,
FAQ on the ‘Precious Four’ Elephant Rescue
1. Where are the Precious Four elephants right now? The precious four elephants are under Interim-custody of Rambo Circus as
Leopard Cubs Saved From 40ft Well & Reunited with Mother
The scrub forests of Maharashtra have always been home to a rich population of leopards that for years have been
Rising Temperatures Taking a Toll on Birds in New Delhi
With the temperature touching as high as 47 degrees Celsius (117 Fahrenheit) in the capital, the searing heat is taking
An Unusual Visitor in Delhi’s Most Powerful Street
As dawn broke over the national capital, a nilgai also known as a blue bull decided to leave the comforts
Hyena Rescued After Being Violently Attacked By Villagers
In the sweltering heat of the afternoon sun, a lone hyena wanders into a field in the outskirts of Sarbathpur
Rhea’s Journey To Freedom
We’ve got some great news to share with you about Rhea, the circus elephant in Tamil Nadu who we’ve been
Rhea’s Life So Far In Captivity…
For nearly all 53 years of her life, Rhea has been a circus elephant, facing horrific abuse and neglect. Possibly
Turtles Rescued From Keetham Lake
The vast acres of Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary plays host to a rich variety of flora and fauna. Keetham Lake,
An Update On Little Rose
As the early rays of the sun make their way through the thick canopy of trees at the Van Vihar
A Webinar On Dancing Bear Practice By Our Co-Founders
11th February, 2016 marked the second edition of the Wildlife SOS Webinar, where our co-founders Kartick Satyanarayan and Geeta Seshamani
Endangered Reptiles Rescued From Smugglers
Two men wait somewhat impatiently for a train to arrive at the Mathura Railway junction. Their luggage comprises of three
Bringing Relief To The Animal Victims Of The Chennai Floods
For a while, it seemed like the rain would never stop. The ceaseless downpour flooded the city of Chennai, destroying
Top 15 Rescues Of 2015
For Wildlife SOS, 2015 had its fair share of highs and lows, and brought with it all the memorable, pulse-racing
Saving Suraj; Sunshine For The One-Eared Temple Elephant
Warm sunlight reflects of his magnificent tusks, as the large bull elephant steps gingerly off the Wildlife SOS Elephant Ambulance
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
Beginning Of A New Journey For Mia & Sita Elephants
Great News! We’ve rescued two new circus elephants, Mia and Sita from Tamil Nadu who are currently traveling in India’s
Leopard Rescued From Well.. TWICE!
The generally peaceful village of Panner Taluka, Maharashtra, saw a flurry of activity early one afternoon last week, as the
Wildlife SOS Rescues a 6ft Long Crocodile in Agra
Tumbling down from Aligarh, the stream diverges out of the mighty Yamuna and traces its way through the state of
It’s Raining Snakes in Delhi University!
When the monsoons hit the city, the Wildlife SOS rapid response unit knows they’re in for a hectic month full
From Smugglers to Sanctuary: Update on Suma Bear, Rescued In The Month Of May!
Wildlife SOS’ anti-poaching unit, ForestWatch, rescued a female sloth bear from Jharkhand, now named ‘Suma’ with the help of the
Meet Asim, Maya’s Main Man
Asim has worked at Wildlife SOS’ Elephant Conservation and Care Centre for five years, since the rescue of his elephant,
A Serpentine Surprise At The Airforce Station
It was Monday morning, and the staff at Wildlife SOS’ Delhi office were settling in for another week of work.
Awareness Event On Earth Day At Sanjay Van
An Earth Day awareness event was organised by Working With Nature Group (WWN) and Delhi Development (DDA) at Sanjay Van
Mohan’s Current Rescue Situation
Mohan, chained and abused for the past 50 years of his life, needs to be rescued. To keep you all
Rescued Wild Female Sloth Bear Returns for the Third Time!
In a historic one of a kind event, a wild four year old female sloth bear was rescued thrice from
The Untold Part of the Raju Story
All around the world, people know the story of Raju, the courageous elephant who stole our hearts when he wept
Great News! All Aboard On ‘Lakhi’ Express!
We’ve got great news to share with you about Lakhi, the blind begging elephant. She has been rescued by our
Blind And Beaten – Lakhi’s Life Before Rescue
Blind and forced to work, Lakhi is a female elephant who was defeated by life’s injustices. Aged approximately 60 years
Spotlight On Jaya, The Silent Spectator
At the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC), located in the lush Western Ghats, the air drifts between gentle summers, monsoon
Saving ‘Begging’ Elephant Hari: Live Updates Of His Journey To Wildlife SOS
Hari, a 25-year-old male makhna (tuskless) elephant, had long been kept captive to beg in and around the Sultanpur and
Healing Traditions, Hurting Wildlife?
For centuries, people around the world have used traditional medicines as a means of healing as part of their cultural
Monsoon Rescues: MLRC’s Multi-Speciality Hospital In Action
As the monsoon rains swept through Maharashtra, the entire ecosystem breathed a collective sigh of relief. The cool winds and
Rescues From The Helpline – August 2024
When animals are stuck in distress, the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Units are always ready to respond to their call
Rescues From The Helpline – February 2024!
The Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit worked hard in the month of February to address concerned calls received. Our team
Of Muggers And Men: Crocodile Rescues In September
Encounters between crocodiles and human beings have occurred ever since the very first civilisations cropped up around the freshwater bodies
Anti-Poaching Raids Save 6 Indian Star Tortoises, 23 Aquatic Species
In the relentless battle against wildlife poaching, Wildlife SOS yet again went an extra mile to save endangered species from
Bear Cub Rescued From The Menacing Grasp Of Barbed Wires
A wild Sloth bear cub trapped in a barbed-wire fence is an extremely worrisome image. But as soon as the
Civet Rescues Over The Years By Wildlife SOS
India is home to numerous civet species. Civets are carnivorous mammals that belong to the Viverridae family. Also known as
Ungulate Species Rescued And Cared For By Wildlife SOS
Ungulates are hoofed animals that prefer walking on their toes. The term ungulate is derived from the Latin word unguis
Langurs Against Monkeys: A Tale of Poor Conflict Management
Gray Langurs are often deployed to tackle the monkey menace problem in Indian cities. But are they the correct solution? Find out!
Celebrating World Snake Day with Wildlife SOS
Humans often fear what they do not understand and to most, snakes are a mystery. Because people do not know
Giving Tuesday For The Elephants!
For elephants, poor foot condition is not just painful, it can be life threatening. This Giving Tuesday we hope to
Speeding Train Leaves Nilgai On The Brink Of Death In Delhi
In recent years, with the rise in economic growth and rapid infrastructural development in India, the road and railway transport
One Month of Freedom at ECCC- Update on Sanjay Elephant
Just a month after his rescue in the first week of February 2017, Sanjay, formerly known as the Elephant With
Two Hyenas Fall Victim To An Open Well, Rescued By Team Wildlife SOS
Last week, residents of Pinahat village located in the outskirts of Agra city bore witness to a rather distressing sight.
A Webinar On Wildlife SOS’ 24×7 Rescue Helpline!
How many people do you know who would climb fifty feet into a well to rescue a giant python? Or
In Memorium: Snehal Raj Bhavsar
It is with heavy hearts, and profound sadness that we announce the unfortunate demise of Snehal Bhavsar, who has been
Over 1839 Ducks Seized From a Transport Truck in Agra
Two men driving a transport truck reach the outskirts of Agra city only to be stopped by a few police
Wildlife SOS Rescues a Leopard from a 30 Ft Well
It was night time in the Shirur district of Junnar in the Indian state of Maharashtra, and a five-year old
Meet Aaliya Mir, The Backbone Of The Wildlife SOS Kashmir Center
The small wooden boat rocks precariously as it navigates through the marshy water of the Hokersar Wetland Reserve. Aaliya Mir,
Orphaned Wildlife Rescued After Forest Fire
Just under an hour’s drive away from the chaos and crowds of India’s most popular tourist attraction, the Taj Mahal
Wild Sloth Bear Rescued After Consuming Explosive Device Used By Poachers
Morning had barely dawned on the Wildlife SOS Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Facility in Karnataka, and the bears were waking up
Mia & Sita’s Progress at ECCC
As they stand together, tall and regal, their trunks swaying gently, occasionally testing the wind or offering each other a
Drowning Leopard Rescued from 60-ft deep well in Maharashtra
9:00 a.m. on an typical Sunday morning, a resident of Pimpalgaon Siddhanath village located in Junnar division of Maharashtra woke
Webinar On The Rescue of Rhea Elephant
The month of April marked yet another milestone for Wildlife SOS since the launch of our Circus Elephant campaign in
A Webinar With Our Senior Veterinarian, Dr. Yaduraj
Two years ago, on the fourth of July 2014, Dr. Yaduraj Khadpekar knelt down near a massive bull elephant, and
Pangolin Scales Seized From Poachers In Gwalior
In yet another incident that proves that poaching and illegal trade of wildlife species continues to be prevalent in India,
Heartbreaking Rescue Operation; Hyena Saved From The Jaws Of Death
The sadhu (Hindu sage) woke with the sunrise in the small stone temple on the edge of Baldeo village. Sandwiched
Rescued From Flames, Four Leopard Cubs Reunited With Mother.
The scrub jungles of Maharashtra have always been ideal leopard habitat, the dry deciduous forest providing the perfect cover for
Wildlife SOS Participates in Asian Waterbird Census-2015 and World Wetland Day
Every year, thousands of volunteers across Asia and Australia visit wetlands in their country and count waterbirds. This event is
Breaking News: Suzy has been rescued!
We are thrilled to report that Suzy, the blind circus elephant we told you about over the Holidays, has been
Taking the Charm out of Snake Charming
The month of ‘Shravan’ or ‘Sawan’ is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar, considered auspicious for devotees of the
Saving Snakes; Wildlife SOS Spreads Awareness At The Aga Khan Foundation
The Aga Khan Foundation in India is run by inspiring people doing amazing welfare work in the country, so when
Python Rescue In the Mist
By Aishuwarya Sudarshan It would be easy if we only had to rescue distressed animals, but quite often we have
Monitor Lizard Rescued from Mob
It was a blistering hot day in the outskirts of Delhi. The roads were a blur of fast moving cars,
Crocodiles rescued from Train Station
In an interesting turn of events, two baby crocodiles were rescued from the Nizamuddin Railway Station in New Delhi. They
