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? […]
Leopard Rescue
Saving Lost Cubs: How Awareness & Compassion Bring Leopard Families Back Together
When a forest falls silent, the sound of a single cry can carry for miles. That cry came from a
Rehabilitating For Safety: New Leopard Stories From MLRC
As forests are uprooted, one tree at a time — more and more wild animals find themselves wandering closer and
Spotlight On: Regal Rajesh
As sun rays peek through the wooded landscape of the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC), they land on a royal
Spotlight On: Bagheera, A Leopard Without Canines
Beneath the canopies of serene woodlands of Junnar, lies our Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC), cradling many untold stories. Amongst
Spotlight On Agile Avani
Get up close and personal with Avani, a rescued leopard at the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre. Learn about her journey from conflict to care.
A Leopard’s Revival: Alpana’s Journey From Tragedy To Triumph
In the serene wilderness of Niphad, nestled in the heart of Maharashtra’s Nashik district, an unfortunate incident of yet another
Spotlight On Sprightly Shivshree!
In the quiet village of Khamundi, Maharashtra, locals stumbled upon a startling sight. A leopard cub, barely five months old,
A Daring Rescue Of A Golden Jackal And The Battle Against Open Wells
In the heart of Uttar Pradesh’s village Hadoli, an extraordinary rescue operation unfolded. Wildlife SOS, in collaboration with the Uttar
A Peek Into The Life Of Asha, A Majestic Leopard!
“The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the centre of your
Rescue, Recovery And Release: Injured Animals Find Solace
In the month of May, the team at the Wildlife SOS Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) in Maharashtra undertook several
Summer Falls: Rescuing Animals From Open Wells
As the scorching heat of summer envelops India, a silent struggle takes place deep within the heart of landscapes that
Spotlight On Jaya: The Lively Leopard Of MLRC!
Nothing could be a more fitting name for our magnificent cat than “Jaya”, a Sanskrit word that means “victor”. This
Highlighting Wildlife SOS’ Work In Maharashtra On International Day Of Forests
Traipsing through the sugarcane fields of Maharashtra, leopards are on a perpetual prowl to survive in a rapidly urbanising world
Leopard Conservation Training For Forest Guards At MLRC
Like every year, a fresh batch of individuals set foot inside the Wildlife SOS Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) in
Leopard Rescued From Aligarh Home After 6-hour Long Operation!
A normal day in a village called Jawan, located in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh district, became unusually active. What unfolded was
Wildlife SOS Rescues Five Leopards In A Month In Maharashtra
2022 ended on a dramatic note with our team conducting multiple leopard rescues in Maharashtra in the month of December.
Staff Profile of The Month: Mahendra Dhore
A man of few words and immense knowledge, Mahendra Dhore is the Project Manager at the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre.
Maharashtra’s Leopards And Hyenas In Peril
In June 2022, a disturbing video surfaced where a leopard was seen hit by a private four-wheeler on the Pune-Nashik
Leopard Paralysed in Highway Accident Undergoes Treatment At Wildlife SOS Centre
Roads cannot signify progress if they claim lives or are life-threatening. A leopard was recently hit by a speeding vehicle
Two Young Leopards Find A Home At MLRC
Earlier this year, two leopard cubs were found in separate instances occurring just a few days apart in the fields
Protective Gear, Tracking And A Successful Rescue!
Panic took over the villagers of Jalauke Khurd when news of a leopard sighted within their village rapidly spread. For
What Makes Leopard Cub Reunions A Success?
Wildlife SOS actively rescues and reunites leopard cubs with their mothers. But what makes these events a success?
Wildlife SOS Comes To The Rescue Of A Drowning Leopard In Maharashtra
A new day and a new menace for a leopard, as it escaped a narrow brush with death in Alkuti
A Leopard’s Hiraeth: Rehabilitating Five New Leopards at MLRC
Since 2007, through the establishment of the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre, Wildlife SOS has been working with the Maharashtra Forest
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
Of Leopard Cubs and Sugarcane Fields
India is known for a multitude of things – its rich culture, history, scenic destinations, and welcoming people. A lesser-known
Leopard Rescue Operations – An Insider’s Perspective
Oftentimes when people watch videos of leopard rescue operations, they only see the tip of the iceberg. They do not
Strength In Unity – Wildlife SOS Leopard Rescue Workshop
Human-Wildlife conflict mitigation cannot be possible with the involvement of just one group. Rather, it is the combined effort of
Leopard Cubs Rescued From A Well Receive Treatment
Amidst the many challenges of forest fragmentation, habitat encroachment, and poaching, leopard conservationists in India also face the trial of
The Risk of Open Wells to Leopards
Leopard conservation in India has been a pillar of Wildlife SOS for over 15 years. Whether tending to the needs
Raising Orphaned and Abandoned Leopard Cubs
Barely a few weeks old, their soft, distressed cries tug right at the heart strings of our leopard care staff
Leopard Conflict Mitigation Workshop for Ahmednagar District Forest Officials
Situated in the middle of Western Maharashtra, the Ahmednagar district is on the rise. Seen as a leader in the
Man v/s Wild: Wildlife SOS’s groundbreaking efforts for leopard conservation in Jammu and Kashmir
Human encroachment in the form of gentrification, industrialization and rapid urbanization has robbed Indian leopards of their natural habitat. However,
Rescues From The Helpline – June, 2021
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. Wildlife SOS operates 24×7 emergency rescue helplines in
Leopard Found Inside a School Canteen, Rescued in a Nail-Biting Operation
A surprise visitor lead to one of the most bizarre extractions in the history of Wildlife SOS! As schools continue
Two Leopard Cubs Reunited With Mom In Maharashtra
The harvest season is at its peak since the beginning of March as lush sugarcane fields are ripe for reaping.
Leopard Cub Returns Home After Intensive Treatment
Wildlife SOS takes pride in the regular capacity-building workshops and awareness workshops conducted with local communities on man-animal conflict mitigation.
Jaw Traps and Snares: The Terrible Threat To India’s Wildlife
Apart from food-laced explosives and pellets, DIY snare and jaw traps form a terrible threat to animals inhabiting the country’s
Keeper of the Month: Shivaji Modhe
Considered the heart and soul of the Leopard Rescue Centre in Junnar, Maharashtra, Shivaji Modhe is the oldest member of
Nightly Prowl takes a Grave Turn as Leopard falls into a Well in Uttar Pradesh!
The prized possessions of the wild find themselves in serious incidents and escaping death at every turn, whether it is
Drowning Leopard Saved from an Uncovered Well in Maharashtra amidst Nationwide Lockdown!
As cases of the Coronavirus pandemic grip the nation with increasing intensity, Maharashtra constitutes for 1/3rd of the cases, hence
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
Turf War Leads to Leopards Falling into a 50-Foot Deep Well in Maharashtra
As tensions flared between two adult male leopards near Bhatkalwadi village in Ottur, Maharashtra, a territorial feud broke open resulting
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
Leopard saved from drowning in a 30 ft deep well in Maharashtra!
The Indian Leopard, is a Vulnerable species, as listed in the IUCN Red List and is widely distributed in the
Leopard Cub Rescued From A 40 Ft Deep Well
An approx. ten month old female leopard cub escaped a narrow brush with death after falling into a 40 foot
Lost Leopards Cubs Reunited With Mother After Getting Separated In Sugarcane Field!
Every year, the onset of the harvest season brings about the unavoidable encounter with leopards and leopard cubs that have
The Heart-Warming Journey Of Neel, The Abandoned Leopard Cub
Brought in to our Manekdoh Leopard Rescue Centre in Junnar, Maharashtra in February this year, the endearing male leopard Neel
Leopard Cub Rescued from 60-foot Well and Released Back Into the Wild
For mother leopards in Junnar, parenting takes on a whole new realm of concern. Besides the overwhelming challenge of rearing
2 Year Old Leopard Rescued From A 60ft Well In Madhya Pradesh
As the sun began to fade over Goharganj district of Madhya Pradesh, a group of children from Karakwadi village were
Second abandoned Leopard cub found in two months!
Barely two months after an abandoned four month old female leopard cub was rescued in Maharashtra, another mother leopard was
Uncovered Wells Spell Doom for Leopards in Maharashtra; Sign Our Petition
Leopards in Maharashtra are increasingly falling prey to uncovered wells around forest areas. The buffer areas which mark the transition
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.
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
Leopard Rescued From A House In Agra
It turned out to be quite a shocking day for the residents of Suresh Nagar, New Agra when a large
Wildlife SOS Rescued Leopard Cub from Poachers
The call comes in at 11:00 am. Leopard. Looks like a cub. Caught in a trap. Tikli village, on the
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
Spotted and Saved: Wildlife SOS Rescues A Drowning Leopard
At 9:00 am, the morning of 25th May, the veterinary staff and keepers at Wildlife SOS’ Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre
Out Of The Well, Rescued From The Road, Back To The Wild
Amongst the dense green forests of Maharashtra’s Junnar region, stands our Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) as a shining beacon
Spotlight On: ‘Unspottable’ Mahi
In the heart of Maharashtra’s Junnar region lies a safe haven replete with greenery, and here, a stealthy observer moves
Spotlight On: Mighty & Magnificent Manisha
Cradled in the lap of nature, lies the tranquil expanse of the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) and here, with
Two Leopard Cubs Happily Reunited With Their Mothers
Imagine that you are walking through one of the vast sugarcane fields of Maharashtra. Suddenly, you hear soft squeaks within
Spotlight On Our Gentle And Genial Ganesh
In a quiet corner of the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) resides Ganesh, a remarkable leopard with an extraordinary journey.
Indian Feliforms Rescued By Wildlife SOS
Mammalian carnivores can be broadly divided into Feliforms and Caniforms. Both evolved from a single line of tiny, tree-dwelling animals
A Peek Into The Life Of Leopard Siblings, George And Natalie
George and Natalie are two of the most awe-inspiring felines at the Wildlife SOS Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre. The sibling
Surprise Visits! Leopards Rescued From Residences
Ever wondered what to do if a leopard entered your house? Working to conserve leopards for several years now, Wildlife
Converse To Conserve: Raising Awareness Through Training And Education At MLRC
There is no conservation without conversation. As human and animal habitations intersect due to diminishing spaces and resources, more and
Stripes, Spots And Rosettes: Understanding Feline Fur Patterns
A leopard never changes its spots – or does it? Scientists definitely believe that they do. When a leopard cub
Leopard Awareness Workshop Organised By Wildlife SOS At TCL, Arvi
Leopards are the most adaptable of all big cats. Their size and stealth allow leopards to manoeuvre diverse topography. However
Leopards And Open Wells: A Chronicle Of Danger
“A leopard never changes its spots.” This popular proverb is meant to imply that one cannot change their inherent nature.
Two Leopards Rescued Under 24 Hours In Maharashtra
As the sun set and the Wildlife SOS Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) wrapped up the day’s work, our team
Quick Thinking Locals Prevent Leopard From Drowning
Swimming continuously for hours is a feat only professional swimmers specialize in. But enduring the task of swimming, after accidentally
Drowning Leopard Rescued At Otur, Maharashtra
At the crack of dawn, a farmer in Otur of Pune district, Maharashtra, wakes up to do his daily chores.
Why We Reunite Leopard Cubs With Their Mothers
Nothing melts and warms the heart like the relationship that a mother shares with her little ones. The animal kingdom
Why We Reunite Leopard Cubs With Their Mothers
Nothing melts and warms the heart like the relationship that a mother shares with her little ones. The animal kingdom
Leopard Mother And Her Two Cubs: A Tale Of Reunification
Not even three days into the New Year and the Wildlife SOS team is already on its toes. But doing
Wildlife SOS Hosts Rescue Equipment Training For Maharashtra Forest Officials
Wildlife SOS, in collaboration with the Ahmednagar Forest Division, conducted a rescue equipment training workshop at the NGO’s Manikdoh Leopard
Baby Rusty-Spotted Cats Reunited with their mother in Maharashtra
Like in most of Maharashtra, spotting a leopard in Chincholi village located in the Ambegaon division of Pune, is a
Uncovered Well Claims A Leopard’s Life In Maharashtra
Wells serve as the primary source of water and support system for agricultural fields as well as farmers, but these
Leopard Rescued from Aligarh College
Human-wildlife conflicts have become a regular occurrence due to the continuous decline in natural animal habitation and forest cover. Human
Leopard Conflict Mitigation Workshop for Village Volunteers in Maharashtra
Not many have heard of Chakan, a small town nestled between Pune and Nashik. This census town is considered one
Ailing Adult Leopard Returns To The Wild
Nocturnal in nature, leopards can seldom be spotted in the broad daylight sprawled in open fields, unless they have been
The Week That Was: Jammu and Kashmir
The snow-peaked mountains and mesmerising scenery of Jammu and Kashmir are more than just a sight for sore eyes. Due
Ganesh Celebrates His 10th Rescueversary With Wildlife SOS!
Big cats instill awe in us. One such awe-inspiring big cat at our Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) is Ganesh,
Leopard Rescued From Agra In Four-Hour Long Operation
Over the past few days, CCTV footage of a leopard running out of a house in Agra has been doing
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
Open Wells cause Woes to the Leopards in Maharashtra!
Gliding through sugarcane fields in a seamless stride, looking for food, leopards are on a perpetual prowl to survive in
Unsung Heroes, Wildlife SOS Caregivers Stand Strong Amidst Corona Crisis
Not all heroes wear capes, some wear Wildlife SOS T-shirts and wake up every morning, ever-so-diligently to go check on
5 Threats to Indian Wildlife That Are Often Overlooked.
India is home to an amazing array of wildlife. The land of 1.3 billion people is still host to wild
Two Orphaned Leopard Cubs find a new home at Wildlife SOS
For leopard mothers, hunting missions undertaken to feed their offspring, until they can survive on their own, are a part
The Jaws of Death; Leopard Rescued from Jaw Trap set up by Poachers in Maharashtra
One of the cruelest human-created threats to wildlife, the jaw trap is clearly the most common devices used to trap
Leopard Cub Escapes a Deadly Fate as Wildlife SOS Rescues it from a 45-ft Deep Well
In the lush sugarcane fields of the state of Maharashtra, the mother leopard often finds assurance to birth and nurture
Wildlife SOS rescues another drowning leopard in Maharashtra
Amidst the usual winter morning tranquility, the otherwise peaceful Pimpalgaon Rotha village in Maharashtra was startled by the panicked roars
Late Night Visit From a Leopard Leaves Family Shocked in Maharashtra!
While a surprise guest would usually leave us excited for their company, so was not the case when a four-year-old
Training Workshop for the Maharashtra Forest Department at MLRC
As part of our on-going community outreach and awareness programme, Wildlife SOS frequently collaborates with the Maharashtra Forest Department to
Training Workshop for the Maharashtra Forest Department at MLRC
As part of our on-going community outreach and awareness programme, Wildlife SOS frequently collaborates with the Maharashtra Forest Department to
Orphaned Leopard Cubs Rescued from a 100ft Deep Well
While open wells have been a source of relief for humans for thousands of years, this has not been the
Lost Leopard Cub Found In Sugarcane Field; Happily Reunited With Mother!
Over the years, the wild cats of Maharashtra have suitably adapted to habitat modification and have moved out of the
Lost Leopard Cub Reunited With Mother In Shirur, Maharashtra
In yet another successful rescue and conservation operation, Wildlife SOS in collaboration with the Maharashtra Forest Department managed to reunite
Pregnant Leopard Saved From Drowning, Loses Life To Injuries
In an all too familiar scenario in India, that sheds light on the dangers of open wells in villages near
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
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
Meet Shivani, Our Strong Spirited Leopard.
25th January 2009. Rohidas Pawale is a poor farmer in the Belha village in Narayangaon district, Maharashtra. His sugarcane field
“There’s A Leopard In Our House” ; An Unusual Rescue Call!
The leopard sits the empty room, enjoying the private, cozy dry spot he has discovered in the otherwise rainy city
