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 […]
rescue and rehabilitation
Wildlife SOS & Sustainable Development Goals: A Partnership Of People, Planet & Wildlife
In 2025, India has achieved a historic milestone by entering the top 100 countries in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Rescues From The Helpline — August 2025
When animals are stuck in distress, the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Units are always ready to respond to their call
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
Awareness Chronicles: Wild Wisdom from October 2024 to January 2025
Amidst the blurred border of wild forests and human lands, lies a sleepy village in Junnar, Maharashtra, where the night
Wildlife SOS’s Delhi Rescue Missions 2024
Beneath the gleaming citylights and towering skyscrapers of Delhi, the heart of our nation, a frequently disregarded story unfolds—one that
Rescues From The Helpline – November 2023
As the curtain fell on November, our Rapid Response Units emerged as unwavering guardians of wildlife, addressing distress calls and
A Decade With Lively Laxmi!
Laxmi was rescued in 2003 from a peculiar situation. Her journey of healing is closely intertwined with our own growth
Rescues From The Helpline – May 2023
From a sand boa stuck between metallic motor pump rings to a spotted deer lost in the open fields –
Return Of 12 Indian Star Tortoises Back Into The Wild
The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans), one of the most beautiful tortoises in all of Asia, is sadly disappearing from
A Conservationist’s Guide To Wildlife Tracking
If you find yourself in an unfamiliar area, you can simply approach a passerby or open up a map app
Sloth Bear Seized From Smugglers, Rehabilitated At Wildlife SOS
The image of a lone Sloth bear performing in a way that appears to be a dance, is indeed a
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
You Found A Baby Bird But Don’t Know What To Do!
As you make your way to a nearby cafe, you chance upon a baby bird on the ground! You stop
Get To Know Your Indian Bears!
From fairy tales like ‘Goldilocks and The Three Bears’ to stories like ‘The Jungle Book’, bears have made an appearance
Our Bear Of The Month – Mowgli!
This is Mowgli’s story, but this Mowgli is different from one in the popular children’s book – The Jungle Book.
The Dark Side Of Wildlife Trade
In 2021, it is common knowledge that the illegal wildlife trade has devastating consequences on our ecological balance and biodiversity,
Orphaned Baby Civets Rescued by Wildlife SOS
Known as a gravedigger (Kabar Bijju) in Delhi, Baby stealer (Bhaam) in Kolkata, and Onion thief (Kandechor) in Maharashtra –
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
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
Bear Of The Month – Lallu Master
Having lived his life constrained to a small space for years, today, Lallu Master loves exploring the different corners of
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!
Elephant Of The Month: Kalpana
Elephants at a complete loss of sight are well aware of the fact that they largely have to depend on
Karma Celebrates First Year Of Freedom!
Every morning, we find Karma standing close to Kalpana and Holly under the warm winter sun, while she indulges in
Goodbye, Gail…
If you ever had the chance to visit the Wildlife SOS Agra Bear Rescue Facility, you most certainly would have
A Day in the Life of a Bear Keeper at Wildlife SOS
Our bear caregivers are some of the most dedicated members of the Wildlife SOS staff. Their days are long, difficult
Benefits of Laser Therapy for Our Rescued Animals
Laser therapy in pain management has been a technique in use since many years, especially for human patients who deal
Rescues from the helplines: November!
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. To combat the rising number of conflict cases,
The Weasleys Celebrate ‘One Magical Year’ of Freedom with Wildlife SOS
The Weasleys – Arthur, Molly, Charlie, Ron and Ginny – had fallen prey to the spectre of the ‘Dancing Bear’
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
An Update on Arya’s Progress
Arya has rightly lived up to her name, especially with her feisty and indomitable spirit resembling the popular character Arya
Keeper of the Month: Shabir Ahmed Bhat!
Hailing from the Northernmost state of India, with its breath-taking mountains and picturesque valleys, is Shabir Ahmed Bhat, our bear
Bear of the Month: Ranjan
As the mercury oscillates indecisively between hot, humid mornings, and cool rainy evenings, time seems to have slowed down at
Our Pocket-sized Ray of Sunshine – Odum!
A pocket sized ray of sunshine – that is how Odum’s keeper describes the 20 year old male sloth bear
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
Bear of the Month – Kandi
As the sun rises over the Agra Bear Rescue Facility, a distinctive sound is heard across the centre. The keepers
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
Wildlife SOS Gears up for the Hangul Census 2019 in Jammu & Kashmir
The Kashmir Stag, commonly known as Hangul is a subspecies of the Asian clade of elk, native to India. Inhabiting
Spotlight On: Adaptable Aarya
Nestled along the biodiverse stretch of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra, our Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) shines as the
One Month Into Pari’s Healing Journey!
20-year-old Pari could barely take a step without experiencing excruciating pain in her legs, yet she was forced to beg
Lakshmi’s Journey Home To The Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital
Being called “India’s skinniest elephant” is by no means an exaggeration, since Lakshmi was found in an absolutely debilitated state
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
Six Months Into Emma’s Progress At Wildlife SOS
For a newly rescued elephant, the initial months of adapting to a new environment are a difficult transition period. At
Rescues From The Helpline – September, 2021
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. Wildlife SOS operates 24×7 emergency rescue helplines in
What Should You Do When You Find An Animal in Distress?
To preserve a healthy ecological balance on our planet, human beings need to come together to protect our wildlife. Each
Rangila Completes Two Years At The Agra Bear Rescue Facility!
In 2018, Rangila the ‘dancing bear’ made headlines as he embarked on a unique repatriation journey, across international borders from
Life Lessons from Animals on Teachers’ Day!
It is believed that everything that surrounds us imparts an important lesson, one way or the other. Surrounded by the
Mia Celebrates Her Rescueversary With a Jumbo Feast
As gentle rumbles puncture the dawn at the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in Mathura, 47-year-old Mia can be seen
Nourishing Lives At the Wildlife SOS Bear Rehabilitation Centres!
When it comes to wild animals such as leopards, elephants and sloth bears that cannot be released back into their
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
Bear of the Month: Mumtaz
15 years have passed since Mumtaz first arrived at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility (ABRF), and in this period, we
