Rewilding Sloth Bears: Transforming Bear Enclosures & Welfare
Wildlife SOS has been taking care of rescued sloth bears for the last 30 years. Poached as cubs, these sloth […]
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The Healing Journey Of Sloth Bears Rescued From Distress
For over 400 years, sloth bears had been captured and exploited as ‘dancing’ bears in India. As part of this
Wildlife Week 2025: Unity, Awareness & Action Across Wildlife SOS Centres
Wildlife Week 2025, held between October 2 and 8 every year, saw a remarkable collaboration between students, forest officers, caregivers,
Bear Diary: Gubbi, The Lovely Lady Of BBRC!
If you ever find yourself exploring the leafy paths of our Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre (BBRC), listen closely and you
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,
Bear Diary: A Walk With Millie
Read about Millie, a sloth bear and her incredible journey from being trapped to finding a safe and nurturing home with Wildlife SOS.
In Loving Memory of Bear Chitra: A Gentle Spirit To Forever Remember
A doleful overcast set over the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre as our beloved Chitra bid us farewell. As the leaves rustle over her field, it seems as though they whisper warm memories of a sloth bear who had found comfort and solace under their shade for over 17 years.
Bear Diary: Adit, The Last ‘Dancing’ Bear!
Hailing from the Mughal era, the tradition of ‘dancing’ bears was once a thriving practice that was passed down from
Caring For Blind Sloth Bears At Wildlife SOS
Each sloth bear under our care has come with a tainted past, a past filled with trauma and fear. The
World Bear Day: Busting Myths About Sloth Bears
Sloth bears are one of the eight bear species found across the world, primarily inhabiting parts of India, Nepal, Sri
Wildlife Education At Our Rescue Centres
We often get confused when we hear the word ‘education’ since its textbook definition is one-dimensional. Most of us associate
Herpetofauna At Wildlife SOS Centres!
One big advantage of having rescue centres right next to wilderness is that the environment is abundant with wildlife. From
Communication And Conservation Go Hand In Hand
The need for conservation arises because of the unsustainable lifestyles we, as human beings, have been following. The planet reels
Communication And Conservation Go Hand In Hand
The need for conservation arises because of the unsustainable lifestyles we, as human beings, have been following. The planet reels
Bear Of The Month – Kavi
There is never a dull moment at Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre (BBRC), given the colourful personalities of the rescued bears
Veterinary Appreciation Day 2022: Wildlife SOS Celebrates The Frontline Saviours
The best way to appreciate one’s effort is to express gratitude. Wildlife SOS went ahead to do so for the
Worms And Flies In A Bear’s Meal
Insects are one of the most pivotal components of terrestrial food webs as consumers, decomposers and even scavengers. They form
Volunteer Recognition Day – An Occasion To Celebrate The Unsung Heroes
One community which NGOs have relied upon almost always, are the ones who participate without expecting anything in return. It
Millie And The Journey Of A Lifetime
Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), one of the four bear species found in India, is widespread across major parts of the
Water, Water Everywhere! Or, is it?
Our entire solar system has nine planets, and water is found in only one. Coincidentally, that planet also harbours one
Positive Conditioning And Its Role In Giving Injectable Medication To Bears
It was a festive occasion at Wildlife SOS since Bobby, a sloth bear residing at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre
Low-Carbon Energy Initiatives For 21st Century
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), created in the year 2015, aims to address the global challenges we face, including poverty,
Staff Profile Of The Month: Suvidha Bhatnagar
Communications superstar and an avid lover of all that nature has to offer, this month’s staff highlight is a member
Here Is How Our Resident Animals Beat The Summer Heat!
Temperatures soaring to nearly 50 degrees centigrade (122F), every human across India is facing the brunt of this brutal summer!
Bear of the month – Swati
Monsoons at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre is a beautiful time with lush greenery all around and our sloth bears
Keeper of the Month: Saddam Hussain
Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre, in Bengaluru, is home to several of our rescued sloth bears, it is also a place
Volunteers From Atlassian Lend a Hand at BBRC
The Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre (BBRC), houses over 70 rescued sloth bears, and is located in Bengaluru, India. BBRC was
Bear Of The Month, Kuber’s Tale Of Ten Years!
Kuber was only a few months old when he took timid steps into the vast expanse of the Wildlife SOS
Bear of the Month, Chitra, Celebrates 12 years with Wildlife SOS
Twelve years ago, a nervous Kalandar walked into the Wildlife SOS Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre with an old, emaciated bear,
Keeper of the Month: Dadapeer!
In the densely forested area of the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre, in Bengaluru, Dadapeer can be spotted hurriedly making his
Bear of the Month – Ankita
“The only love to really believe in is the love of a mother.” All of us have been shaped immensely
Sloth Bears – Pioneers of the Palate
Sloth bears spend much of their lives forging and rooting around the landscape of their native jungles looking for hidden
Bear Keeper of the Month: Allauddin!
Allauddin is one of the youngest bear caretakers at the Wildlife SOS Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre, in Bengaluru. Due to
Celebrating the World Environment Day at our Rescue Centres!
Wild tigers strolling temple premises, oceans showing different hues of blue, dolphins visiting the Gangetic plains of Maharashtra and the
A wild sloth bear trapped in a snare rescued from Bellary
When one thinks of poaching of animals, the image of a heavily armed person crops into their head as they
Wildlife SOS celebrates World Environment Day
With nine out of ten people being exposed to levels of air pollutants that exceed the safety standards set by
Bear of the Month: Vimal
Over the past decade, Vimal has been living a care-free and fulfilling life at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Center. Unfortunately,
Wildlife SOS Undertakes Tree Plantation Drive to Support a Greener Planet
Forest covers 31% of the world’s land surface and every breathing species on this planet is directly or indirectly dependent
Hussain Basha-A Bear Keeper at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Center
Hussain Basha has been working with Wildlife SOS for 12 years now and is currently based out of the organization’s
Bear SAFE Team Visits BBRC!
With the growing challenges wildlife faces today, conservationists must work across borders to protect vulnerable species. Both in-situ (within natural
Bear Diary: Introducing Feisty Tulsi
Sloth bears, renowned for their solitary nature, show profound social behaviour when cubs are with their mothers. After a gestation
Root Canal Appreciation Day: Dental Care For Sloth Bears
Observed on the second Wednesday of May, Root Canal Appreciation Day was created in 2005 to raise awareness and dispel
State-Of-The-Art Medical Gear For Sloth Bears Under Our Care
Ever since its foundation 28 years ago, Wildlife SOS has been dedicated to rescue and rehabilitate numerous sloth bears in
Wildlife SOS Receives Silver Button from YouTube For 100K+ Subscribers
As one of the first Indian wildlife charities to reach over a hundred thousand subscribers on YouTube, Wildlife SOS has
Bear Diary: Vimal Goes To The Dentist!
The scars from our past don’t fade that easily. Wounds linger and sometimes fester in unexpected ways. This month, let
Bear Diary – Life Of Deva At BBRC
With the smell of spring in the air, the resident Sloth bears at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre (BBRC) are
Aditi Prabhudeva Celebrates Women’s Day At BBRC
To acknowledge the contribution of women in the field of wildlife conservation, Indian actress Aditi Prabhudeva visited the Bannerghatta Bear
Celebrating World Wildlife Day With A Clean-Up Drive
Celebrated as a means of raising awareness about the world’s diverse flora and fauna and their contribution to the planet
Celebrating World Tiger Day With Glorious Gopal!
As the rising sun welcomes a new day, the lush green cover of Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre erupts with birdsong.
Meet Kuber, The Bear Who Overcame Insurmountable Hurdles
A mother killed in the wild by poachers and leaving the cubs to fend for themselves is a brutal truth,
Presenting BBRC’s Eco-Friendly Bear Kitchen
Tucked away in the dense forests of the Bannerghatta National Park in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre is
Bear of the Month: Vaseekaran
In 2019, the Karnataka Forest Department received information about a male sloth bear trapped in a deadly snare, outside a
Connecting Corporates to Conservation
For over 25 years, Wildlife SOS has been working towards preserving and protecting India’s wildlife and threatened habitats, and has
Bear of the Month: Deva
Prior to his rescue in 2006, Deva’s every day was a vicious flat circle. He would accompany his Kalandar master
