Wildlife SOS And J&K Wildlife Protection Department Conduct First-Ever Brown Bear Research In India
In one of the natural nerve centres of India’s winter wonderland, viz. Kashmir, a problem raised its head. The pulchritude […]
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Why Research Is Important For Conserving Levantine Vipers
Reptiles are ubiquitous but cryptic. It’s always challenging to understand their behavioural pattern and ecology in natural habitats, especially when
Brown Bear Cub Playdates
Bears are considered solitary carnivores. Generally, this means that the animal does not cooperatively hunt prey, defend resources, attract mates,
Baby On Board: Why Do Sloth Bears Carry Cubs On Their Back?
Sloth bears are unique from other bears in many ways, and certainly one of the most notable and endearing traits
Loners Or Party Animals? Are Sloth Bears Solitary?
Sloth bears, like all bear species, are generally considered solitary carnivores. Though sloth bears generally do not eat red meat,
Food For Thought: Diet Of Himalayan Brown Bears
Ever wondered what a bear prefers to eat? Grass, berries, fish, insects, or… biryani? With the limited information available on
Droppings To Discoveries: Understanding Wildlife Using Scat Analysis
In the wild every creature — from the largest of mammals to the tiniest of bugs — leaves its mark.
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 bears and anthropogenic risks in Karnataka, India – Synopsis
Wildlife SOS has been rescuing sloth bears in the southern state of Karnataka since 2006. During this time Wildlife SOS
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
Spotting the Elusive Wild Inhabitants of the Animal Kingdom!
Camera trap footage is a very important tool for ecological studies and observation of wildlife in their true form and
Sloth Bear Or Black Bear? Can You Spot The Difference?
Can you spot the differences? Asiatic black bears, also known as moon bears, are often mistaken for sloth bears because
Five Cameos that We Did Not Expect to Catch on Hidden Camera!
While we are mainly known for our rescue and rehabilitation efforts, what many people may not necessarily be aware of
Sloth Bear Denning Project: A unique research initiative by Wildlife SOS
Sloth bears are endemic to the Indian subcontinent and occur commonly across the tropical forests of the region. But over
Protecting Wild Sloth Bears And Building A Future Of Conservation
From the inception of Wildlife SOS, the conservation and protection of sloth bears has been one of the organisation’s core
Studying Denning Behaviours of Endangered Himalayan Brown Bears
Lead photo: The rugged, stunningly beautiful terrain of the Himalaya of Jammu and Kashmir make for difficult tracking of brown
Wildlife SOS’ Revolutionary Study To Track Sloth Bears In Karnataka
Widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent, sloth bears are one of the eight bear species in the world. In India,
Daroji: The First Home To Indian Sloth Bears
Asia’s first Sloth bear sanctuary, the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, is located in the Ballari district of Karnataka and is
GIS: A Vital Tool In The Field Of Wildlife
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) refers to a computer system that collects geographical information and allows us to analyse these spatial