On the Road With Haathi Sewa: Healing Jharkhand’s Gentle Giants
When Wildlife SOS’s Haathi Sewa initiative set its wheels rolling into Jharkhand this August, it wasn’t just another veterinary round; […]
Elephant Rescue
Staff Profile: Dr. Pramod Rajpoot
Once upon a dusky evening in a small village surrounded by farmlands and cattle, a young boy watched his family’s
Trunk Tales: Mia’s Might And Will To Heal
Blinding lights. Deafening noise. The brutal strikes of a curved bull-hook biting into flesh. Far from the scent of forests,
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
Behavioural Trauma In Rescued Animals
What is trauma? Conveying a deeply disturbing or emotionally damaging experience with long-lasting psychological impact, trauma is regarded as a
Rising Above: Wildlife SOS And Friendicoes Rescue Delhi-NCR’s Flood-Stricken Animals
We have recently witnessed the devastating onslaught of the Yamuna floods in the Delhi-NCR region. The trail of destruction not
Lakshmi Completes A Year At Wildlife SOS
In 2021, a video made rounds on the internet, showing the frail condition of a particular elephant that was infamously
Elephant Of The Month – Arya
Imagine living your life surrounded by the blaring horns of vehicles. Arya was forced to spend most of her life
Nina Completes One Year Of Freedom With Wildlife SOS
One whole year has passed since Nina was brought under Wildlife SOS’ long-term care at the treatment unit at the
Elephant Of The Month : Asha
While Northern India is slowly feeling the drop in temperatures and longing for warmer weather, the mood at the Elephant
Pari Is Coming Home – Follow Her Journey to Wildlife SOS!
A couple of days ago we wrote to you about Pari the elephant who desperately needs our help. November 29,
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
Elephant of the Month: Mia
It’s been almost six years since the brave and vivacious Mia was rescued from the cycle of pain and misery
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
Wildlife SOS Forms Partnership to Promote Responsible Tourism
For Immediate Release India-based wildlife charity, Wildlife SOS has partnered with a national tourism body “Responsible Tourism Society of India
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
Elephant of the Month: Macadamia
Five years ago, four battered, bruised and dispirited elephants were rescued from a circus in Maharashtra. These young elephants were
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
Arya Arrives at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital!
Enveloped with darkness and worked to the point of over exertion, an ailing and exhausted elephant would timidly make her
Delhi’s Last Elephant, Jasmine, Celebrates One Year of Freedom!
It would be a common sight for people residing in Delhi to witness an elephant making her way through the
Fodor’s Article Misleads Tourists About Ethics of Elephant Rides!
Fodor’s recently published a story that is misinforming tourists with industry propaganda that perpetuates cruelty to elephants. The once-reputable travel
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
Wildlife SOS Addresses the Elephant in the Room on ‘World Elephant Day’!
The survival of the elephant in India is critical to the survival of the entire species in Asia. Home to
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
One Month Into Zara’s Journey With Wildlife SOS!
Taking timid steps into her new surroundings, a month ago, Zara walked out of the Elephant Ambulance and straight into
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
Elephant of the Month: Rajesh!
If you ever had the chance to visit our Elephant Conservation and Care Centre, other than our staff or a
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
Holly’s first month at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital
It has been a month since the arrival of Holly at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital, and since then a
Holly’s first month at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital
It has been a month since the arrival of Holly at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital, and since then a
#SaveSuman Campaign
On September 27, 2011, in a dank and filthy circus camp in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, a 24 year old female elephant
Gajraj FAQ and Updates
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ABOUT GAJRAJ ELEPHANT 1. Who is Gajraj — what’s his story? Gajraj is a 70- to
The Story of Sanjay: The Elephant With No Name
The elephant is a massive bull tusker that towers over the four brothers that claim ‘ownership’ over him. The ownership
A Webinar On Suraj’s Life After Rescue At Wildlife SOS
Suraj arrived at our rescue centre on Christmas eve in the winter of 2015, in what was nothing short of
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
Update On Mohan’s Situation
We have had a major breakthrough in our efforts to help Mohan. He is currently safe and has been moved
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
India’s First Elephant Ambulance is On The Road to Freedom
The elephant peering over the walls of the truck makes quite a sight for the people zooming by in their
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
The Nutty Caravan Hits the Road for Home
Great news! The Nut Herd is currently on the road to their permanent home at our center in Mathura. When
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
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
Hope In Every Step: Vayu’s Life After Rescue
Remember Vayu, a nearly 52-year-old tusker that recently arrived at the Elephant Hospital Campus (EHC)? He is getting better with
Looking Back At That One Elephant, To See How It All Started
Exploit. Torture. Abscess. Infection. Starvation. Wound. Pus. Osteoarthritis. Broken limb. Torn footpad. Frail. Ankylosis. Necrosis. Cruelty. Captive. Malnourished. Cripple. Ill.
Trunk Tales: Rajesh And His Regal Trumpets!
Lights, glitter, and music of the circus fascinated many of us in our childhood. However, behind this spectacle was a
Rescuing Elephants From Road Accidents In India
We live in a world where screeching tires and shattering sounds of metal have taken over the harmony of the
Welcome Rama, The Newest Pachyderm At EHC
Having been separated from his family at a tender age, Rama, the makhna or tuskless elephant, has suffered nothing but
Today We Said Goodbye To Nina
For the Wildlife SOS team and our many supporters, days like today are a flood of emotions. We are heartbroken
A Journey Of Freedom – Pari Completes One Year At Wildlife SOS
It was a tense yet hopeful winter afternoon in November 2021, when our team was preparing to rescue an elephant
A Warm Thanks To Our Guardian Of Giving
As we enter 2022, let us all be grateful to the privileges and support we have received in 2021. The
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
An Update On Emma’s One-Month Progress At Wildlife SOS
Following a whirlwind rescue operation to get Emma to safety at the start of the new year, we are thrilled
“Why haven’t you removed the bell around that elephant’s neck?”
One of the most common questions we get after saving an elephant is, “why does she still have a bell
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
A Friend In Need Is A Sibling Indeed!
Every year, the world has an unofficial celebration of the wonderful relationship between siblings on the 10th of April. We
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
Podcast – The Challenges of Rescuing an Elephant
Elephant Tails Podcast, Ep9 – Have you ever wondered about the work that goes into rescuing an elephant? The preparations,
Raju Celebrates Six Glorious Years Of Freedom At Wildlife SOS!
Imagine spending your whole life in shackles, both mental and physical – never being allowed to exit the length of
Planning a Trip to India? If You Love Wildlife, Here Are 5 Things to Know Before You Go!
Do not ride elephants in India. There will be many times when you will be offered an opportunity to ride
Luna Arrives at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital
While all over the world people were readying themselves to welcome in the New Year with energized celebrations and new
Luna Arrives at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital
While all over the world people were readying themselves to welcome in the New Year with energized celebrations and new
A Webinar On Sanjay’s Rescue
An urgent call on the evening of the fifth of February set about a chain of events that resulted in
Priyanka’s New Life At The Elephant Conservation & Care Center
It’s been around two weeks since Priyanka arrived at the safety of the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre, Mathura, giving
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
Mia & Sita; The Newest Members Of Wildlife SOS’ Family!
Side-by-side on their shed’s cemented ground, legs restrained painfully, the two elderly female elephants cut a pitiable figure. Wildlife SOS
