Spotlight On: Regal Rajesh
As sun rays peek through the wooded landscape of the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC), they land on a royal […]
wildlife rescues and rehabilitation
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
Spotlight On Sprightly Shivshree!
In the quiet village of Khamundi, Maharashtra, locals stumbled upon a startling sight. A leopard cub, barely five months old,
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
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 –
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
Leopards Rescued From Human-Wildlife Conflict Find A Safe Haven At MLRC
Within the picturesque landscapes of Maharashtra, the human-leopard conflict presents a complex challenge. Ideally, these magnificent creatures should be roaming
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
Elephant Of The Month – Suraj, The Sunshine Of Wildlife SOS
Suraj lived most of his life in a dark and damp room, with no opportunity to feel sunshine on his
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
Sundari Celebrates Her Fifth Rescueversary!
Alone, abandoned, and surrounded by impossibly tall stalks of sugarcane – the possibility of survival seemed bleak for a young
Rescues from the helpline – November 2021
The dedicated team at Wildlife SOS continues to remain hard at work to mitigate human-animal conflict to the best of
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
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
Nearly 2000 Animals Saved In 6 Months By Wildlife SOS!
In the last 6 months, Wildlife SOS has worked tirelessly, round-the-clock to attend to distress calls for animals. The country
Bear Of the Month – Ron
Youngest of the sloth bear sleuth and every keeper’s favourite, The Bear of the Month for August is Ron! His
Debunking Common Myths Surrounding Snakes!
India is home to over 300 species of snakes found in diverse landscapes – from the high Himalayas and dense
Bear of the month – Swati
Monsoons at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre is a beautiful time with lush greenery all around and our sloth bears
Rescues From The Helpline – April, 2021
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. Wildlife SOS operates 24×7 emergency rescue helplines in
Bollywood Actress, Alia Bhatt, Joins The Wild Side
We have witnessed her don many hats – from an actor to a singer and now, a philanthropist. She has
Celebrating Wildlife SOS’ Team Of Veterinarians On World Veterinary Day
It is believed that not all heroes wear capes, some of them don a green Veterinary scrubs and set out
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
In The Loving Memory of Our Dear Charlie
The free-ranging field that houses the young Weasleys’ is now eerily quiet as Ron and Ginny slowly walk around, looking
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,
Rescues from the Helpline: July!
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. To combat the rising number of conflict cases,
Severely Wounded Sloth Bear Rescued From Man-Animal Conflict in Karnataka
**GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING** — Wildlife SOS team operating out of the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre (BBRC) in Karnataka received a
‘Indomitable’ Bear Of The Month: Bean
Lush trees within the premises of Agra Bear Rescue Facility sway to the tune of the wind forming a flowering
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
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
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
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
Bear Of The Month: Ratna!
Pleasant temperatures and lush greens are a normal occurrence during this time of year at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre
Bollywood Actor, Sidharth Malhotra Visits Our Elephants!
Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra first discovered the heartbreaking reality of the lives of India’s captive elephants through the story of
Our Rescued Sloth Bear Cub, Mowgli Turns One!
Watching young Mowgli exuberantly bounding around his enclosure at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility, it is hard to imagine that
Bear Of The Month: Kasthuri
Kasthuri was rescued from a Kalandar settlement in West Bengal in 2007. She was only six months old at the
A Webinar On Priyanka’s Rescue
When we first spoke about Priyanka elephant in November of last year, we could only share a few pictures of
Bear of the Month: Truffles!
Truffles was a little over a year old when he and three other young sloth bears were rescued from a
Bear Of The Month: Pooja
Pooja was around 18 months old when she first arrived at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility in 2008. She was
A Big Buffet For Our Rescued Eles On Elephant Appreciation Day!
Nearly every elephant in captivity has been caught from the wild, snatched from its family and mother by ruthless poachers
Bear Of The Month: Yogi
Wildlife SOS’s anti-poaching unit rescued Yogi bear from Bihar in 2011. Our team received a tip off about a group
Geriatric Care for Rescued Sloth Bears
The practice of dancing bears was a centuries-old tradition that inflicted terrible cruelty on thousands of highly endangered sloth bears
Gajraj FAQ and Updates
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ABOUT GAJRAJ ELEPHANT 1. Who is Gajraj — what’s his story? Gajraj is a 70- to
Celebrating Second Rescue Anniversary; Update On The Nut Herd Members!
With the summer of 2015 came warm sunshine and big changes at the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre, Mathura –
Bear Of The Month: Manali
Sometimes it is difficult to decide whether Manali is more adorable or naughty. Then we realize that it is her
Orphan Sloth Bear Cub Rescued; Mother Killed By Poachers
Spread across 467 sq kms of undulating plains and deciduous forests, the Sanjay-Dubri National Park located in Sidhi district of
Bear Of The Month: Goldie
It has been many years since we welcomed Goldie into the Agra Bear Rescue Centre. He was rescued from a
Knock, Knock…Who’s There? Your Daily Dose Of Wild Awareness!
Growing up, quite a few of us might have witnessed our parents or grandparents tending to the little makeshift garden
Caregiver Of The Month : Murari Lal
The caregivers at all the Wildlife SOS Centers are extremely hard-working, dedicated and passionate in their work with the animals.
Rescuing The Rare And Elusive Species Of Kashmir
The snow-peaked mountains of the Kashmir valley are home to many elusive animals, birds and even reptiles, endemic to the
Bear of the Month: Vaseekaran
In 2019, the Karnataka Forest Department received information about a male sloth bear trapped in a deadly snare, outside a
Rescues From The Helpline – February, 2021
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. Wildlife SOS operates 24×7 emergency rescue helplines in
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
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 – July, 2021
Every month, we receive hundreds of calls regarding urban wildlife in distress. Wildlife SOS operates 24×7 emergency rescue helplines in
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.
“Sole-Guarding” Gajraj’s Footpads!
Gajraj had lived nearly 70 years in captivity as a temple elephant. A routine day in his life involved walking
Second Himalayan Brown Bear Rescued In J&K, Rehabilitated By Wildlife Sos
Just weeks after a young 9 month old male brown bear was rescued from the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage campsite, another
Bear Of The Month: Amal!
The bears in the Agra Bear Rescue Facility (ABRF) are lucky enough to have an oasis of leafy trees in
Rare Himalayan Brown Bear Rescued From Amarnath Yatra Campsite
Every year tens of thousands of pilgrims embark on a holy pilgrimage to the Amaranth caves, nestled amidst the Himalayas
Why Do We Need Enrichments For Captive Elephants?
Elephants love food, and they love water. In the wild, an elephants entire day is spent foraging, grazing and searching
Bear Of The Month: Michael Oreo
Michael Oreo was only three years old when he and three other sloth bears were rescued in an anti-poaching operation
A Webinar On Sanjay’s Rescue
An urgent call on the evening of the fifth of February set about a chain of events that resulted in
Priyanka’s New Life At The Elephant Conservation & Care Center
It’s been around two weeks since Priyanka arrived at the safety of the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre, Mathura, giving
Ever Since Suzy: Continuing our Circus Elephant Campaign
05th February2015. Everything around her was darkness. She could hear scuffling, urgent whispers, and the low rumble of a large
A Webinar With Our Senior Veterinarian, Dr. Yaduraj
Two years ago, on the fourth of July 2014, Dr. Yaduraj Khadpekar knelt down near a massive bull elephant, and
