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In 2021, a cub was found wandering alone amidst the towering stalks of sugarcane in Kolwade Village located in the Sangamner ranges of Maharashtra. [Photo © Wildlife SOS/ Akash Dolas] [Photo © Wildlife SOS/ Akash Dolas] Barely two months old, the cub was exhausted and dehydrated from calling out to his mother. Locals reached out to the […]

As we celebrate World Leopard Day on the 3rd of May, we would love to introduce all our supporters to Simba - the newest addition to the Wildlife SOS family. In 2021, a tiny leopard cub was found nestled amidst tall stalks of sugarcane in the Kolwade Village located in the Sangamner ranges of Maharashtra. The young feline had been wandering[…]

Year of rescue: 2021 Age at the time of rescue: Approximately 2 months Sex: Male Personality traits: Playful and amiable Recognisable features: Green eyes Present health condition: Not undergoing treatment, but under observation Facility: Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre Closest[…]

In the wild, leopards exhibit certain behavioural characteristics that can range from territorial marking to sitting atop tall trees for a panoramic view. One way to encourage these behaviours for leopards under long-term care is through enrichments. Enrichments for animal welfare are elements that are designed to enhance the psychological and[…]

An ideal winter day for our resident animals is when the sun's rays manage to reach out through the mist to give them each a hug. [Picture (c) Wildlife SOS/ Mradul Pathak] But on some special days of this season, familiar beings wearing the striking colour of red receive an equally warm welcome from our sloth bears, elephants and[…]

It’s that time of the year when the air gets chilly, and an eerie feeling sets over the Wildlife SOS centres. Why, you ask? Because every Halloween, our teams ensure that the resident animals take part in the thrilling festival as well! As an annual tradition, the staff come together to create different Halloween enrichments for the animals[…]

Volunteers become an indispensable part of NGOs, especially those advocating for the rights of voiceless animals. On International Volunteer Recognition Day 2023, Wildlife SOS takes the opportunity to acknowledge and applaud the tireless efforts of those who work towards wildlife conservation. These unsung heroes come from various walks of life,[…]

"In the end we will conserve what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught." - Baba Dioum Over the decades, Wildlife SOS has tackled both human-leopard conflict and wildlife rescues in Maharashtra. Every year, the Wildlife SOS team assists the forest department in hosting training workshops[…]

Recognised as one of the world’s eight hotspots of biological diversity, the Western Ghats or the Western Mountain range in India hold immense ecological and cultural significance. These ethereal mountains run parallel to India’s western coast, around 30 to 50 kilometres inland. A part of these magnanimous mountains makes its way through the[…]

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[…]

As the elephants at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre (ECCC) in Mathura were preparing for a regular day, they were oblivious to the fact that some special visitors, who had been eagerly waiting to meet them, were on their way! Among them was Miss Universe Great Britain 2022 Noky Simbani, who undertook a conservation[…]

As Mother's Day comes along, we would like to take the time to highlight some of the most loving and daring mothers found in India's jungles. These moms are ready to risk it all; be it carrying their young ones on their backs, nursing them despite the harshest conditions, or even fighting tooth and nail for their offspring's safety! Nature is[…]

We are so thankful for our dedicated, talented staff. They're always on the scene, night and day, capturing the stories of the animals we save. We couldn't do it without the compassionate supporters like you by our side, and these wildlife images and stories help us show you the tremendous impact we make together. It's hard to choose from the[…]