Of Chains & Choices: Difference Between Wild & Captive Elephants
Captivity (noun) Oxford Dictionary defines captivity as “the state of being kept as a prisoner or in a space that […]
elephant abuse
The Healing Journey Of Elephants Rescued From Distress
Elephants rescued by Wildlife SOS have often endured a life marked by mistreatment, which leaves them emotionally and physically weak
Nina, The Warrior Who Survived 60 Years Of Torment
The sight of Nina, a geriatric female elephant who is over 60 years old, speaks to us, telling us stories
Tales Of Elephants From Two Continents
This is the story of two different kinds of elephants roaming two separate continents. Today, there are three surviving elephant
Misrepresentation Of Animals In Media Continues To Plague Wildlife
Today, more than ever, our lives are saturated with media. Guiding our way through life, mass media has become an
Is Pop Culture Hastening The Demise of Asian Elephants?
In 1903 Thomas Edison made a 60-second film aptly titled “Electrocuting an Elephant.” The black and white film showcased the
The Paradox of Elephant Trade in The Wildlife (Protection) Bill, 2021
The word Phajaan means breaking of the spirit. It is a brutal process wherein a captive elephant is isolated and
Saving a Little Angel Named Pari
November 16, 2021 – This could be our most dangerous rescue ever, which is why we are unable to reveal
Tracing Arya’s First Year Of Freedom With Wildlife SOS
Making her way to the Yamuna riverside, blind Arya uses her trunk to trace the ground and carefully listens to
A Day in the Life of Nina
The elephants under our care at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Rescue Centres have a routine charted out for them to
Jasmine’s Story – Why Elephants Do Not Belong In Cities?
A few years ago, when our vehicles would screech to a halt at the traffic signal, it would not be
Caring For Young Elephants
What do Coconut, Laxmi, Ramu and Zara share in common? Apart from the fact that they’re all rescued from traumatic
Elephant Of The Month – Zara
Awake and alert at the crack of dawn, Zara stands at the corner of her free-ranging field and lightly rumbles
One Month Into Jai’s Healing Journey
The past one month has been a whirlwind of a journey at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital as we settled
Happy Tenth Rescueversary Bijli!
Bijli, whose name means ‘lightning’ in Hindi, truly lives up to her name and is always keeping her companions and
Elephant of the Month: Holly
Holly was the first elephant to receive treatment at our Elephant Hospital, for her grave injuries. The 61-year-old blind elephant
How To Identify An Elephant In Distress?
Elephants are social and sentient beings that express pain, joy, discomfort and anger just like humans. As a traveler, you
Reiterating the Pledge to Responsible Tourism!
For all us travel enthusiasts, the COVID19 pandemic has put a screeching halt to all our plans and expectations of
Caring for Blind Elephants at Wildlife SOS
With Arya’s arrival at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital, there are now a total of 6 rescued blind elephants under
Elephant of the Month: Sanjay!
There is something majestic and regal about a tusker walking, in all his grandiosity. For wildlife enthusiasts, spotting a tusker
Five Reasons Why You Should Never Ride Elephants If You Love Them!
There are countless reasons why you shouldn’t ride elephants. Here are just 5 of our top reasons why you shouldn’t
From Burgers To Beetroots: The Seven-Year Long Tale of Tough Choices for Laxmi!
Fondly known as the “munchkin of Wildlife SOS”, with her short and pudgy stature and the perfectly depigmented borders of
Zara begins her Healing Journey at Wildlife SOS!
For a weak, emaciated elephant, dragging herself through the day, with the overbearing weight of a carrier, will no longer
The Seven-year Long Tale of Companionship and Courage: Erika & Ella!
Their fates were stitched together when they were spotted in different districts of Haryana, begging for survival, tirelessly, day in
Wounded, but wonderful – the story that is Bella
Rs. 7500 – the cost of a life, the cost of ruining one. Bella was purchased illegally by collective ownership
#SaveSuman Campaign
On September 27, 2011, in a dank and filthy circus camp in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, a 24 year old female elephant
ASHA FINDS HOPE! STARTS HER NEW JOURNEY WITH WILDLIFE SOS
After 46 long years of being chained and leading a life of suffering, Asha was freed on 20th February, 2015
Wildlife Crime Enforcement And Prosecution Workshop Brings Judiciary, Forest and Police Officials Under One Roof
All sentient beings deserve to live a life free of cruelty and torment. As poaching and animal abuse plague the
Addressing The Elephant In Our Hearts: Raju’s 10th Year Of Freedom!
Elephants, along with cetaceans and great apes, are regarded as some of the most intelligent and social animals on Earth.
Exploring The Plight Of Animals On World Freedom Day
The Cambridge dictionary defines the word ‘freedom’ as “the condition or right of being able or allowed to do, say,
Blind Elephant Nina, Arrives At The Elephant Hospital
As a colourful chalk reaches dangerously close to her damaged eyes, she flinches a little at the odd feeling but
All You Need To Know About India’s only Elephant Ambulance
Providing high quality care and comfort to injured, abused and ailing elephants is a mammoth task that Wildlife SOS has
Starting the new year with good Karma!
The burden of a carrier, no sight to guide her and a bullhook that commanded her on what she has
Our “Warrior” of the Month: Priyanka
With depigmentation bordering her perfectly symmetrical ears and her long lashes covering her eyes, when Priyanka steps out of her
Lilly Completes 6 Years at the Elephant Rehabilitation Centre!
With her larger than life personality and enthusiastic trumpeting, it is very easy to distinguish Lilly from the rest of
Hidden Bomb Causes Tragic Elephant Death!
Try as one might and there can be no known fault of a mother fending for her unborn child so
Ten Years with Our Dear Bhola
Bhola’s past was riddled with pain, abuse and neglect which severely traumatized him for years. To add to his woes,
