Ethical Snake Rescue: A Life-Saving Approach To Human-Snake Conflict
India’s rapidly expanding urban landscape has created an unprecedented challenge – the increasing encroachment of snakes into human settlements. As […]
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20 Highlights of BBRC’s 20-Year Journey
Wildlife SOS’s Bannerughatta Bear Rescue Centre (BBRC) in Karnataka, is the world’s second largest facility dedicated to rescued sloth bears,
Things You Didn’t Know About: Rhesus Macaques
Wildlife SOS’s “Things You Didn’t Know About” series explores fascinating and lesser-known facets of wildlife across India. Each feature highlights
Rescues From The Helpline – September 2025
While monsoon season carried on in some locations and autumn took over the rest, Wildlife SOS rescue teams in September
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
Rescues From The Helpline — July 2025
July’s monsoon showers brought much-needed relief to people, but for animals living in burrows, it meant being forced out of
Rescues From The Helpline: December 2024
In the final month of 2024 as well, Wildlife SOS performed some of the remarkable rescues of the year. These
Rescues From The Helpline – September 2023
Our Rapid Response Units were hard at work in the month of September, rushing to help animals in need. Working
Rescues From The Helpline – August 2023
August had our Rapid Response Units race against time to aid animals in distress. Operating across four states, for 24
Rainy Rescues: Wildlife SOS Saves Reptiles In Vadodara
As the monsoon season brings heavy rains, Vadodara is inundated with reptiles. Consequently, the Wildlife SOS-GSPCA helpline gets flooded (pun
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
Animal Rescue And Relief From Floods Ongoing
With the monsoon season in full swing, parts of Northern India have been hit with record monsoon rains for the
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
Rescues From the Helpline – January 2023
January came as a whirlwind for our Rapid Response Unit. The new year began with a barrage of rescue calls
Jackal And Cobra Trapped Together In An Open Well, Rescued From Maharasthra!
An unforeseen danger in the form of an open well, in the Rajuri Village of Maharashtra forced an unlikely duo
Make Your Neighbourhood Nature Friendly!
Blaring sirens, the air thick with exhaust fumes, the sounds of honking cars, and the perpetual greyness that surrounds us…
Batting An Eye For The Nocturnal Residents Of Delhi
Delhi has gone through several stages of urbanisation, albeit not in a positive direction for some of its original inhabitants.
A Golden Howl In The Wild
Jackals are one of the most underappreciated mammals found in India. Did you know that the Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
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 Indian Striped Hyena From A Culvert
The Rescue In Azizpur village in Kosi Kalan, Mathura district, the humdrum of daily life is rarely ever disturbed. Yet,
You Found A Baby Squirrel… What Do You Do?
Nibbling on food, grooming their tails, and fearlessly scurrying up trees — squirrels are a common sight to one and
Rescues From The Helpline — September 2022
Throughout the year, our Rapid Response Units are hard at work responding to distress calls from across the country. The
Monsoon And Crocodile Rescues Go Hand-In-Hand In Vadodara
During monsoons, the landscape of Vadodara transforms into a waterscape, when the roads in the city and its outskirts flood.
Rescues From The Helpline – August 2022
While our Rapid Response Units across the country are busy running a tight ship with their rescues, it is time
Rescues From The Helpline — July 2022
The dedicated team at Wildlife SOS continues to remain hard at work to mitigate human-animal conflict to the best of
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
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
Wildlife SOS Rescues Biggest Crocodile Of The Season Near Vadodara
Measuring a jaw-dropping 11.5 feet in length, Wildlife SOS rescued its biggest crocodile of the season. The Wildlife SOS Rapid
Meet The Monitor Lizards Of India
Due to their unique morphological features and huge size, Monitor lizards may elicit fear among people. But they are far
Open Well Rescue: Wildlife SOS Saves A Striped Hyena
It was in the early hours of morning when the locals from a small village in Maharashtra called Buchkewadi were
Warming Kashmir Forces Snakes To Come Out
What if we told you that climate change is causing an increase in snake sightings in Jammu and Kashmir? The
Birds Need You This Summer!
This summer, unprecedented and prolonged temperature changes have taken a toll on urban wildlife. Read to find out how you can help birds!
The Purr-fect Pursuit: Tiger Rescued From A Village In Uttar Pradesh
In a rather unusual incident, a Bengal tiger was spotted on the roof of a cattle shed in the Etah
Tracing The Journey Of The Most Trafficked Mammal, Pangolin
Humans share a rather unique relationship with wildlife, where they rely on them for their basic necessities. From companionship to
Know Your Indian Wild Cats
While many know of Wildlife SOS’ leopard conservation efforts, a little-known fact is that we have also had the opportunity
Rescued And Reunited: A Leopard Cub From Maharashtra
After successfully reuniting several leopard cubs in the past month, Wildlife SOS is relieved to announce another fortunate mission. A
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
Rescues From The Helpline – October 2021
The ever prevalent dichotomy between the urban and the natural jungle always keeps our rescue teams busy, and the month
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
Staff Profile: Mr. Baiju Raj
Zesty in spirit and compassionate at heart, our Staff of the Month for October is Agra Bear Rescue Facility’s Senior
Sebastian: The Bear Rescued Three Times!
Sonamgarg literally translates to a “ golden meadow.” True to its name, this picturesque valley located in Kashmir is a
Civet Cat Saved From Uncovered Well
Uncovered wells continue to pose a great threat to wild animals, especially nocturnal animals who venture out to forage or
Orphaned Baby Monkeys Heal Through Friendship at Wildlife SOS
In the month of June, the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit rescued two orphaned baby Rhesus macaques in Agra. A
Rescues From The Helpline – January 2021
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. Wildlife SOS operates 24×7 emergency rescue helplines in
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
Miraculous Recovery for Ailing Peacock with Help of Wildlife SOS Vets!
The COVID-19 pandemic has put the country under a complete lockdown with sealed borders that severely restrict movement, even for
Five Sloth Bears Rescued From Poachers Arrive At the Agra Bear Rescue Facility
In the month of August, we shared the news about five live sloth bears that were seized from poachers near
A heroic rescue from former CM’s residence in Jammu and Kashmir
Recently Wildlife SOS’ team operating out of Srinagar received a distressed call about an unusual snake that was spotted at
Bear of the Month: Vimal
Over the past decade, Vimal has been living a care-free and fulfilling life at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Center. Unfortunately,
Bear of the Month: Lakshmi
Lakshmi was just a cub when she was snatched away from her mother and her forested home, only to be
Community Interaction Event in Jammu & Kashmir
Recently, a community interaction event was organized in Kupwara border area by Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Department on March 24th,
Bear of the month: Rozy
Rozy and Fancy were barely a week old when members of the Department of Horticulture stumbled upon the duo within
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
Bear of the Month- Kabilan!
Kabilan was rescued from a Kalandar settlement in Uttar Pradesh in 2007. He was a little over a year old
Bear of the Month- Kabilan!
Kabilan was rescued from a Kalandar settlement in Uttar Pradesh in 2007. He was a little over a year old
Mitigating human-leopard conflict in Greater Noida
While people in the city enjoyed a relaxing and rejuvenating Sunday, a helpless leopard’s life was at stake when it
Gravely injured Hyena rescued by Wildlife SOS
In a grave incident, indicating an increase in the exploitation of wildlife, a severely injured male hyena was found on
Mitigating human-leopard conflict in Greater Noida
While people in the city enjoyed a relaxing and rejuvenating Sunday, a helpless leopard’s life was at stake when it
Gravely injured Hyena rescued by Wildlife SOS
In a grave incident, indicating an increase in the exploitation of wildlife, a severely injured male hyena was found on
Wildlife SOS rescues Endangered Sloth Bear, trapped in a well
As we thrust the confines of the forests inwards and force the wild animals out of their natural habitat, we
Rescued Wild Female Sloth Bear Returns for the Third Time!
In a historic one of a kind event, a wild four year old female sloth bear was rescued thrice from
Jackal Research & Translocation Project launched by Wildlife SOS and Archeological Survey of India to protect wildlife in Akbar’s Tomb, Agra
by- Shruti Prabhala In collaboration with Uttar Pradesh Forest Department and Archaeological Survey of India, Wildlife SOS has launched a
Raju’s Health Update Straight From The Elephant Conservation and Care Center, Mathura
Raju is currently in Musth which is a natural and healthy phenomenon in male (bull) elephants. Characterized by heavy secretion
Swati Bear’s health status after 4 months of rescue
by- Shruti Prabhala Remember the story of Swati bear? She was a wild sloth bear who was found in a
Ending the year by saving Leopards- Rescued and Released by Wildlife SOS
by- Pia Sharma In a very eventful week the Wildlife SOS team from Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Center, Maharashtra has helped
Rescuing India’s 67 Remaining Circus Elephants
PRESS RELEASE After eradicating the brutal, centuries-old practice of dancing bears in India, Wildlife SOS is now ready to take
Spotlight On: Adaptable Aarya
Nestled along the biodiverse stretch of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra, our Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) shines as the
Wild Highlights Of The Year – 2024!
2024 has been an extraordinary year for Wildlife SOS, marked by milestones in conservation and unwavering dedication to our mission.
Rescues From The Helpline – July 2023
During the month of July, India experienced a combination of scorching heat and substantial rainfall, particularly in the northern regions.
Rescues From The Helpline – October 2023
The Wildlife SOS 24×7 rescue helplines were abuzz with concerned calls from citizens for rescues in the month of October.
Anti-Poaching Raids Save 6 Indian Star Tortoises, 23 Aquatic Species
In the relentless battle against wildlife poaching, Wildlife SOS yet again went an extra mile to save endangered species from
Wonders And Woes Of India’s Largest Deer
Deer are agile animals and even rival some of the fastest predators. However, some deer are not blessed with such
The Beautiful Bond Between Animals And Their Offspring
Animals share a unique and wonderful relationship with their offspring. Be it elephants with their calves, or bears and leopards
Reptiles Rescued From The Most Unusual Places!
Wildlife SOS works relentlessly to save India’s wildlife, through our helplines which run 24×7 in four regions of the country,
Bear Cub Rescued From The Menacing Grasp Of Barbed Wires
A wild Sloth bear cub trapped in a barbed-wire fence is an extremely worrisome image. But as soon as the
Civet Rescues Over The Years By Wildlife SOS
India is home to numerous civet species. Civets are carnivorous mammals that belong to the Viverridae family. Also known as
The Common Lizards Of India!
The word Lizard itself can run a chill down one’s spine. Even the sudden movement of a Common house gecko
The Common Lizards Of India!
The word Lizard itself can run a chill down one’s spine. Even the sudden movement of a Common house gecko
Female Tiger Cub Rescued From Well, Receives Treatment at VVNP
In an unfortunate incident recently, a female Bengal tiger cub fell into an open well in Hardua village, situated in
Confined Mother Langur Mourns The Loss of Her Child
The emotional similarities between humans and non-human primates are astounding. Much like humans, mothers in the society of Gray langurs
Rescues From The Helpline – February 2022!
From lizards and canids, to snakes and vultures, the month of February saw a plethora of rescue calls which Wildlife
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
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,
Rescues From The Helpline – May, 2021
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. Wildlife SOS operates 24×7 emergency rescue helplines in
Sick Peacock Receives Treatment in Maharashtra
The Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is one of the largest birds that fly and is native to the Indian Subcontinent.
Massive Crocodile Stirs Panic In Firozabad; Rescued By Wildlife SOS & The Forest Dept
The sight of a massive crocodile crossing the road was reason enough to stir panic amongst the occupants of Dikhtauli
Saving Lives During Covid-19: Wildlife SOS’ Heroes
As the Covid-19 pandemic is overtaking countries, in its wake governments are taking the strictest measures to ensure loss of
Rescues from the helpline: September!
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. To combat the rising number of conflict cases,
Winter Management for our Rescued Bears and Elephants
With the temperatures sinking across North India, Wildlife SOS brings to their rescued elephants and bears, unique measures to brave
Paralyzed leopard beats all odds to walk again, returns successfully to the wild!
Wildlife conservation work is fraught with hazards. Not only is it a job very much dependent on external funding, it
Leopard Cubs and Harvest Season in Maharashtra
Come harvest season in Maharashtra and leopard cub rescues are on the rise. In a recent incident two leopard cubs,
Top 10 Animal Rescues of the Year 2014
This past year has been an eventful one. We have achieved many victories and conducted successful rescue operations in an
Nilgai Rescued From Baipur
By Shruti Prabhala It was an eventful day for the Wildlife SOS rescue team in Agra as they received a
Rescued From Flames, Four Leopard Cubs Reunited With Mother.
The scrub jungles of Maharashtra have always been ideal leopard habitat, the dry deciduous forest providing the perfect cover for
An ‘Aww’ Moment- Leopard Mother and Cub reunited after rescue
By Shruti On November 10 2014 at 4pm, Wildlife SOS received a call from Mr. S.N Bansode, a forest officer
Young Jackal Rescued From Faridabad.
By Shruti One morning, a family residing in Faridabad found a visitor resting in their house. A young jackal strayed
A Dangerous Year for the Nilgais (Blue bull)
Since the start of this year, Wildlife SOS’s 24 hour rescue helpline has been buzzing with distressed calls concerning injured
Endangered Wild Sloth Bear Rescued and Released from Poacher’s Snare by Wildlife SOS and Forest Department
In a daring rescue operation,Wildlife SOS team in Bangalore rescued a female sloth bear from poacher’s snare. The two year
Eight foot Python snake joins Chhath Puja prayers on Yamuna bank
The sighting of a large eight foot long python snake on the yamuna river banks where the chhath puja rituals
