Threatened: Understanding The IUCN Urgency Behind The Word
We often hear people say a species is “threatened” or “endangered”, but do we really know what these words mean? […]
We often hear people say a species is “threatened” or “endangered”, but do we really know what these words mean? […]
When a forest falls silent, the sound of a single cry can carry for miles. That cry came from a
As forests are uprooted, one tree at a time — more and more wild animals find themselves wandering closer and
As sun rays peek through the wooded landscape of the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC), they land on a royal
Beneath the canopies of serene woodlands of Junnar, lies our Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC), cradling many untold stories. Amongst
Get up close and personal with Avani, a rescued leopard at the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre. Learn about her journey from conflict to care.
In the serene wilderness of Niphad, nestled in the heart of Maharashtra’s Nashik district, an unfortunate incident of yet another
In the quiet village of Khamundi, Maharashtra, locals stumbled upon a startling sight. A leopard cub, barely five months old,
In the heart of Uttar Pradesh’s village Hadoli, an extraordinary rescue operation unfolded. Wildlife SOS, in collaboration with the Uttar
“The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the centre of your
In the month of May, the team at the Wildlife SOS Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) in Maharashtra undertook several
As the scorching heat of summer envelops India, a silent struggle takes place deep within the heart of landscapes that
Nothing could be a more fitting name for our magnificent cat than “Jaya”, a Sanskrit word that means “victor”. This
Traipsing through the sugarcane fields of Maharashtra, leopards are on a perpetual prowl to survive in a rapidly urbanising world
Like every year, a fresh batch of individuals set foot inside the Wildlife SOS Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) in
A normal day in a village called Jawan, located in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh district, became unusually active. What unfolded was
2022 ended on a dramatic note with our team conducting multiple leopard rescues in Maharashtra in the month of December.
A man of few words and immense knowledge, Mahendra Dhore is the Project Manager at the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre.
In June 2022, a disturbing video surfaced where a leopard was seen hit by a private four-wheeler on the Pune-Nashik
Roads cannot signify progress if they claim lives or are life-threatening. A leopard was recently hit by a speeding vehicle
Earlier this year, two leopard cubs were found in separate instances occurring just a few days apart in the fields
Panic took over the villagers of Jalauke Khurd when news of a leopard sighted within their village rapidly spread. For
Wildlife SOS actively rescues and reunites leopard cubs with their mothers. But what makes these events a success?
A new day and a new menace for a leopard, as it escaped a narrow brush with death in Alkuti
Since 2007, through the establishment of the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre, Wildlife SOS has been working with the Maharashtra Forest
At dusk, a leopard creeps through the night, moving soundlessly through an endless maze of tall grass. The night is
2021 has been a difficult year with the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. While it continued to affect all aspects
India is known for a multitude of things – its rich culture, history, scenic destinations, and welcoming people. A lesser-known
Oftentimes when people watch videos of leopard rescue operations, they only see the tip of the iceberg. They do not
Human-Wildlife conflict mitigation cannot be possible with the involvement of just one group. Rather, it is the combined effort of
Amidst the many challenges of forest fragmentation, habitat encroachment, and poaching, leopard conservationists in India also face the trial of
Leopard conservation in India has been a pillar of Wildlife SOS for over 15 years. Whether tending to the needs
Barely a few weeks old, their soft, distressed cries tug right at the heart strings of our leopard care staff
Situated in the middle of Western Maharashtra, the Ahmednagar district is on the rise. Seen as a leader in the
Human encroachment in the form of gentrification, industrialization and rapid urbanization has robbed Indian leopards of their natural habitat. However,
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. Wildlife SOS operates 24×7 emergency rescue helplines in
A surprise visitor lead to one of the most bizarre extractions in the history of Wildlife SOS! As schools continue
The harvest season is at its peak since the beginning of March as lush sugarcane fields are ripe for reaping.
Wildlife SOS takes pride in the regular capacity-building workshops and awareness workshops conducted with local communities on man-animal conflict mitigation.
Apart from food-laced explosives and pellets, DIY snare and jaw traps form a terrible threat to animals inhabiting the country’s
Considered the heart and soul of the Leopard Rescue Centre in Junnar, Maharashtra, Shivaji Modhe is the oldest member of
The prized possessions of the wild find themselves in serious incidents and escaping death at every turn, whether it is
As cases of the Coronavirus pandemic grip the nation with increasing intensity, Maharashtra constitutes for 1/3rd of the cases, hence
On July 13, 2019, the Wildlife SOS team in the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Center received an urgent call from the
As tensions flared between two adult male leopards near Bhatkalwadi village in Ottur, Maharashtra, a territorial feud broke open resulting
With accelerated economic growth resulting in rapid infrastructural development in India, the transport network has received a makeover, which incorporates
With accelerated economic growth resulting in rapid infrastructural development in India, the transport network has received a makeover, which incorporates
The Indian Leopard, is a Vulnerable species, as listed in the IUCN Red List and is widely distributed in the
An approx. ten month old female leopard cub escaped a narrow brush with death after falling into a 40 foot
Every year, the onset of the harvest season brings about the unavoidable encounter with leopards and leopard cubs that have
Brought in to our Manekdoh Leopard Rescue Centre in Junnar, Maharashtra in February this year, the endearing male leopard Neel
For mother leopards in Junnar, parenting takes on a whole new realm of concern. Besides the overwhelming challenge of rearing
As the sun began to fade over Goharganj district of Madhya Pradesh, a group of children from Karakwadi village were
Barely two months after an abandoned four month old female leopard cub was rescued in Maharashtra, another mother leopard was
Leopards in Maharashtra are increasingly falling prey to uncovered wells around forest areas. The buffer areas which mark the transition
Harvest season warrants an early start to the morning for the sugarcane farmers of Bargain Rasai village in Shirur, Maharashtra.
Leopards are a highly adaptable species and for years, they have been living and breeding quietly in close proximity to
It turned out to be quite a shocking day for the residents of Suresh Nagar, New Agra when a large
The call comes in at 11:00 am. Leopard. Looks like a cub. Caught in a trap. Tikli village, on the
The generally peaceful village of Panner Taluka, Maharashtra, saw a flurry of activity early one afternoon last week, as the
At 9:00 am, the morning of 25th May, the veterinary staff and keepers at Wildlife SOS’ Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre
Amongst the dense green forests of Maharashtra’s Junnar region, stands our Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) as a shining beacon
In the heart of Maharashtra’s Junnar region lies a safe haven replete with greenery, and here, a stealthy observer moves
Cradled in the lap of nature, lies the tranquil expanse of the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) and here, with
Imagine that you are walking through one of the vast sugarcane fields of Maharashtra. Suddenly, you hear soft squeaks within
In a quiet corner of the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) resides Ganesh, a remarkable leopard with an extraordinary journey.
Mammalian carnivores can be broadly divided into Feliforms and Caniforms. Both evolved from a single line of tiny, tree-dwelling animals
George and Natalie are two of the most awe-inspiring felines at the Wildlife SOS Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre. The sibling
Ever wondered what to do if a leopard entered your house? Working to conserve leopards for several years now, Wildlife
There is no conservation without conversation. As human and animal habitations intersect due to diminishing spaces and resources, more and
A leopard never changes its spots – or does it? Scientists definitely believe that they do. When a leopard cub
Leopards are the most adaptable of all big cats. Their size and stealth allow leopards to manoeuvre diverse topography. However
“A leopard never changes its spots.” This popular proverb is meant to imply that one cannot change their inherent nature.
As the sun set and the Wildlife SOS Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) wrapped up the day’s work, our team
Swimming continuously for hours is a feat only professional swimmers specialize in. But enduring the task of swimming, after accidentally
At the crack of dawn, a farmer in Otur of Pune district, Maharashtra, wakes up to do his daily chores.
Nothing melts and warms the heart like the relationship that a mother shares with her little ones. The animal kingdom
Nothing melts and warms the heart like the relationship that a mother shares with her little ones. The animal kingdom
Not even three days into the New Year and the Wildlife SOS team is already on its toes. But doing
Wildlife SOS, in collaboration with the Ahmednagar Forest Division, conducted a rescue equipment training workshop at the NGO’s Manikdoh Leopard
Like in most of Maharashtra, spotting a leopard in Chincholi village located in the Ambegaon division of Pune, is a
Wells serve as the primary source of water and support system for agricultural fields as well as farmers, but these
Human-wildlife conflicts have become a regular occurrence due to the continuous decline in natural animal habitation and forest cover. Human
Not many have heard of Chakan, a small town nestled between Pune and Nashik. This census town is considered one
Nocturnal in nature, leopards can seldom be spotted in the broad daylight sprawled in open fields, unless they have been
The snow-peaked mountains and mesmerising scenery of Jammu and Kashmir are more than just a sight for sore eyes. Due
Big cats instill awe in us. One such awe-inspiring big cat at our Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) is Ganesh,
Over the past few days, CCTV footage of a leopard running out of a house in Agra has been doing
Every year, the world has an unofficial celebration of the wonderful relationship between siblings on the 10th of April. We
Gliding through sugarcane fields in a seamless stride, looking for food, leopards are on a perpetual prowl to survive in
Not all heroes wear capes, some wear Wildlife SOS T-shirts and wake up every morning, ever-so-diligently to go check on
India is home to an amazing array of wildlife. The land of 1.3 billion people is still host to wild
For leopard mothers, hunting missions undertaken to feed their offspring, until they can survive on their own, are a part
One of the cruelest human-created threats to wildlife, the jaw trap is clearly the most common devices used to trap
In the lush sugarcane fields of the state of Maharashtra, the mother leopard often finds assurance to birth and nurture
Amidst the usual winter morning tranquility, the otherwise peaceful Pimpalgaon Rotha village in Maharashtra was startled by the panicked roars
While a surprise guest would usually leave us excited for their company, so was not the case when a four-year-old
As part of our on-going community outreach and awareness programme, Wildlife SOS frequently collaborates with the Maharashtra Forest Department to
As part of our on-going community outreach and awareness programme, Wildlife SOS frequently collaborates with the Maharashtra Forest Department to
While open wells have been a source of relief for humans for thousands of years, this has not been the
Over the years, the wild cats of Maharashtra have suitably adapted to habitat modification and have moved out of the
In yet another successful rescue and conservation operation, Wildlife SOS in collaboration with the Maharashtra Forest Department managed to reunite
In an all too familiar scenario in India, that sheds light on the dangers of open wells in villages near
It was night time in the Shirur district of Junnar in the Indian state of Maharashtra, and a five-year old
9:00 a.m. on an typical Sunday morning, a resident of Pimpalgaon Siddhanath village located in Junnar division of Maharashtra woke
25th January 2009. Rohidas Pawale is a poor farmer in the Belha village in Narayangaon district, Maharashtra. His sugarcane field
The leopard sits the empty room, enjoying the private, cozy dry spot he has discovered in the otherwise rainy city