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Wildlife SOS founded the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) in Junnar, Maharashtra, in response to the rising incidents of human-leopard conflict near towns and villages of the vicinity. What began as an effort to save leopards from severe instances of conflict has resulted in the rehabilitation of over 30 big cats rescued from[…]

Year of rescue: 2008 Age at the time of rescue: 1.5 months old Sex: Female Personality traits: Extrovert, highly active, very curious Recognisable features: None Present health condition: Healthy, currently not under any treatment Facility:  Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre Closest to: Jaya Favourite activities: […]

The Kalandar community has been traditionally known for taming sloth bears for the archaic practice of ‘dancing’ bears. For years, their livelihood depended on the subjugation of sloth bears, perpetuating a harmful activity that not only endangered wildlife, but deprived the people of dignity and opportunity as well. The cycle of poverty and[…]

A leopard never changes its spots – or does it? Scientists definitely believe that they do. When a leopard cub grows up, its spots evolve to become bigger rosette markings. To a keen eye, the rosettes on a leopard’s body are different from those of a jaguar or a snow leopard, the spots of a cheetah, and definitely, the stripes of a tiger.[…]

Nothing could be a more fitting name for our magnificent cat than "Jaya", a Sanskrit word that means "victor". This young leopard’s journey from being a helpless cub to becoming a confident adult is truly inspiring, and Jaya has grown to become the apple of her caregivers’ eyes at the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC). Like other[…]

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Wildlife SOS Volunteer Awards 2022! All our volunteers are an invaluable part of the Wildlife SOS family, but there are some that have gone above and beyond in their support to protect the animals residing at our rescue centres. To commend their efforts, we highlight the work done by them by[…]

A major part of Wildlife SOS’ day-to-day work includes running its rescue centres across the country to provide high-quality care to the resident animals – be it our elephants, bears or leopards. To keep the centres perfectly up and running in a seamless manner requires a passionate and loving group of people. The caregivers at Wildlife SOS[…]

Amidst the diverse population of India, an estimated 104 million are Indigenous people. Despite their differences, they share certain commonalities with Indigenous people around the world - ostracisation, poverty and the lack of basic human rights. To raise awareness about the various needs of this population group, August 9th is celebrated as[…]

 The fate of women belonging to the Kalandar community, a nomadic group that tamed sloth bears for a living, was once deeply intertwined with the fate of sloth bears. The same Kalandar tradition that bestowed the community's men with the responsibility of taming sloth bears also demanded that women be married off at a young age and confined[…]

As the storm clouds make way for a season of dewy twilights and chilly, gusty winds, spirits are high across Wildlife SOS teams all over the country. Halloween celebrations at Wildlife SOS have become an annual fall tradition that doubles as an entertaining delight for the rescued animals under our care. Our staff spend months crafting the[…]

Barely a few weeks old, their soft, distressed cries tug right at the heart strings of our leopard care staff as they prepare the feeding bottles. Their scruffy fur and faded rosettes gives them the identity of the majestic leopards – one of the most elusive cat species that call the forests of India their home. Cubs as young as 4 weeks are[…]

Known for their magnificent golden, speckled bodies and graceful hunting techniques, the Indian Leopard is a bewitching majesty in its own, right? Unfortunately, human intrusion such as habitat encroachment, rapid urbanization, and man-animal conflict has stripped them of their natural habitat. As we work together to help conserve the natural[…]

The end of October brings chills down our spines and we have more than the sudden dip in the temperatures to blame! The spooky season and the Halloween celebrations have become an annual fall tradition, not only for our rescued elephants, sloth bears and leopards but even our animal care staff. They got into the Halloween spirit by carving out[…]

Every year, the world has an unofficial celebration of the wonderful relationship between siblings on the 10th of April. We share a beautiful equation with our brothers and sisters as we grow up, spending every moment of joy and pain, health and sickness together. We continuously nurture and groom each other to be better, and play a very integral […]

Not all heroes wear capes, some wear Wildlife SOS T-shirts and wake up every morning, ever-so-diligently to go check on the animals that they take care of – indeed, these are the unsung heroes of Wildlife SOS, they are the animal keepers at our rescue centres across the country. Hailing from different corners of the country, these men stand[…]

Spotted more comfortably sitting atop tree branches, Jaya is an active leopard who loves to climb trees and take relaxing naps. [Photo (c) Wildlife SOS/Akash Dolas] By Resham Beri Jaya is a full grown adult female leopard.  As a cub she was playful, imaginative and loving and these qualities have remained with her as an adult.[…]

A leopard holding facility that was built in 2002 by the forest department to house leopards in Maharashtra only provided cells for solitary confinement and did not provide for large outside enclosures that were adequate to keep the leopards happy and healthy. Out of 26 leopards housed at the center, only eight leopards had access to an external[…]