Emma sleeping blissfully on the padded floor of the #ElephantHospital!
She is undergoing intensive... footcare treatment. #WSOS vets have extracted all the embedded debris in her footpad & will then treat her wounded, torn footpads and the abscesses on them.
It's a sad day and we will miss her terribly, but we move forward with our cause remembering her ...zeal and enthusiasm for life.
You can read about her history on our blog here: https://wildlifesos.org/chronological-news/in-the-loving-memory-of-our-dear-charlie/
Charlie was surrounded by those who loved her and cared for her in her last moments. She leaves ...behind two friends - Ron & Ginny, who feel her absence deeply. Ron, who was specially close to the boisterous Charlie, rests against Charlie's favourite tree looking for his sibling.
Our hearts are heavy and the grief around ABRF (Agra Bear Rescue Facility) palpable, as we bid ...adieu to the vivacious, fun-loving young bear whose demise was as sudden as it was heartrending. Despite our best efforts and medical care, she succumbed to liver cancer.
We woke up to devastating news today morning: Our beloved Charlie has passed away. She came to us ...in November, 2019, along with two other young bears Ron & Ginny and two adult bears - Arthur & Molly. They were christened after the 'Weasley family' from the Harry Potter franchise.
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#WednesdayWisdom | "Until the day comes when the senseless killing ends, we will all have to fight ...like wildlife warriors to protect our precious planet."
- Terri Irwin
Look who's playing in the forest! Yes, that's Emma with her curious and inquisitive nature as she ...explores nearby forest land. She's stolen all our hearts, and we can't get enough of her! :)
Did you know?
At #WSOS we install insect mounds for the bears so they can enjoy a grub fest! ...This enrichment activity also encourages them to use their natural ability to forage for insects in the wild.
For more content, head to our YouTube channel!
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The leopardess was then transferred to the #WSOS #LeopardRescueCentre in #Junnar and is currently ...being kept under observation.
Once safety nets were set up around the farm, the big cat was successfully immobilised using a ...sedative injection from a safe distance. The entrapped paw was carefully extricated from the trap, and our team conducted topical treatment for the leopardess' external injuries onsite.
As such cases are very sensitive, our team quickly geared up with safety nets, tranquilizing gear ...and protective equipment to assist forest officials in the rescue mission.
Earlier this week, a terrifying brush against a potentially lethal jaw trap left a three-year-old ...female leopard in dire need of life-saving medical intervention.
The leopardess' left forelimb was trapped in a steel jaw trap in a sugarcane field, leaving her in immense agony.
EMMA's long journey is finally at an end and we couldn't be more excited to welcome the newest ...member of our elephant family! Exhausted but elated, both the team and Emma are finally home at the end of an exceptional rescue!
The progress of the Wildlife SOS rescue team slowed a bit due to fog. With the help of pain ...management from the doctor, Emma did well as she munched on sugarcane and is intrigued by the curious sounds and smells around her.
Emma, very cautious, quickly stuck her trunk out, sniffed for a few moments and then just as ...quickly retracted. This had been going on at sporadic intervals since she boarded the ambulance and it was really great to see that she was already displaying an inquisitive bent of mind!
An elephant's appetite is usually quite mammoth, and we're glad to report that Emma is serenely ...munching away in the back of the ambulance. She has already shown a special preference for cabbage and cauliflower, so we made sure to grab a few extra bulbs for her!
A few hours after daybreak, our team stopped for a few minutes at a roadside grocery store to ...replenish their stores of fresh green leafy vegetables and fruits for Emma!
As the team proceeded towards the #ElephantHospital in the wee hours of the night, the mercury kept... plunging.
They stopped for a short break to have some hot tea in one of the hotels scattered across National Highways and also lit a small bonfire to keep themselves warm.
The days of foot treatments, antibiotics and pain management before the #ElephantAmbulance arrived ...paid off. She was calm when the truck was moving. She seemed content in the truck, so we didn't risk unloading her. With every stop, Emma sticks her trunk up to smell and "waves".
We had to take a short stop to fix a headlight on the ambulance. The roads were dimly lit and there... has been a lot of fog. We try to prepare for all these eventualities because it's not easy to get roadside assistance in most of the areas we are traveling through.
Emma finally aboard the #ElephantAmbulance, ready to depart for the #ElephantHospital!
As Emma had... never been on any vehicle before, our team had to be extremely cautious while loading her onto the ambulance.
The injuries on Emma's feet posed a big challenge so we wanted to ensure that she was feeling well ...rested before the long journey ahead.
Our vet onducted a laser therapy session on Emma's forelimbs & she also given a soothing foot bath with Epsom salt and turmeric.
Emma getting ready for the trip of her lifetime! We thought the best way to do it is with a salad ...bar!
After retiring for a well-deserved break in the night, they aimed to proceed with conducting a ...quick check-up on Emma to assess her readiness and condition to embark on the journey back to the #ElephantHospital.
The rescue team finally arrived at Emma's location after hours of strenuous driving. They drove ...non-stop to cover more than a thousand kilometres of journey in one of the shortest timespans of our rescues! This left them reeling from exhaustion and in need of dire rest.
This plays an incredibly important part of her treatment as she has a long journey in front of her....
The mixture is made of magnesium sulphate and turmeric mixed in lukewarm water to expedite the healing of the foot, is instrumental in cleaning the foot pads and as an antiseptic.
The painful wounds Emma is sporting on her feet make it very difficult for her to walk or rest her ...weight on either of her forelimbs. After the extraction of embedded pebbles and glass shards in her left forelimb, a medicated foot soak was a necessity.
After a quick meal and rest stop after travelling continuously through the day and night, the team ...conducted tyre pressure checks and functionality of the #ElephantAmbulance to ensure all is in order.
It's hard not to feel Emma's pain when we see our veterinarians removing the glass shards, pebbles ...and stones embedded within her footpads. Because the wounds caused by this condition have been left untreated, she's suffering from many ailments including chronic abscesses.
Emma update
The #ElephantAmbulance being prepped to depart for Emma's location!
In a great ...flurry of activity, the ambulance was equipped with all necessary apparatus to help Emma travel back to the #ElephantHospital as comfortably as possible.
The pebbles & stones in her footpad have also led to necrosis in the surrounding tissue. ...Necrosis is when a certain area of cells or tissue die prematurely due to disease or injury.
Our vets have embarked on pain management and their first priority is to control the infection.
The preliminary assessment of Emma has revealed sharp stones, pebbles and glass shards embedded in ...her foot pad, causing an inflammation along her right forelimb. Her toenails are overgrown and cracked and a particular digit on her right forelimb is disfigured.
Here is Dr Ilayaraja, Deputy Director - Veterinary Services at Wildlife SOS, administering pain ...management medication and joint supplements by embedding it in the fruits meant for Emma's consumption.
We'll keep you updated as we move forward.
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Emma is currently situated over a 1000 kms away from the hospital. In order to provide some ...immediate relief to her, an initial veterinary team flew to her location. This team will continue to stay on the ground and care for Emma while our #ElephantAmbulance makes its way to her.
We were working on getting Jai settled into his new home when we got an emergency call about Emma. ...We know it is possible because we managed to do it with Jai, but we needed your help. Can you help pitch in?
https://give.wildlifesos.org/page/17603/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=erscu1220FB
Emma’s feet are so injured and in need of medical attention, she lies down every chance she gets ...just to avoid the pain.
Can we save another elephant? We know it has been just a couple of weeks since you helped us bring Jai to safety.
This generous gift will help us create some popular enrichments for the animals under our care!
...Our team is hard at work crafting these tyres into fun enrichments that hone the physical and psychological instincts of these animals.
Thank you Yokohama!
2020 has been a tough year but with the help of incredible supporters @YokohamaIndia we are moving ...full steam ahead! We are incredibly thankful to them for helping us make our animals happier!
200 tyres have been donated by Yokohama for our cause.
Why are we fascinated with #leopard rosettes?
We explain what makes them unique in this video. ...To watch more such content, head to our YouTube channel.
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The dipping cold in #Mathura has necessitated Arya's wearing a warm jacket in order to protect her ...from the cold. 🥶 To keep the biting wind out, her enclosure has been covered with heavy tarpaulin curtains and halogen lamps installed to keep Arya warm and comfortable at night!
Wishing our supporters a very merry #Christmas and an equally wonderful New Year!
We hope the ...coming year will be safe, happy and filled with love and laughter for everyone. ❤️
We celebrated #Christmas with great ado at our rescue centres and our bears had a blast!
The ...staff decorated the enclosures with big Christmas boxes stuffed with treats like popcorn and dates.
We wish all of you a very merry #Christmas!
Along with showering Jai with plenty of care and delicious treats, we also thought of his delight ...when exposed to a lovely shower. Needless to say, he was soon found to be happily sitting underneath the jet of water, his trunk gently swaying in the air.
When someone asks you to pose.....
A trap cage wasowered into the well and after a few attempts, the leopard successfully climbed in. ...After being carefully loaded onto the back of the Wildlife SOS rescue vehicle, the leopard was transferred to the Leopard Rescue Centre for medical examination.
A local farmer found a young leopard trapped in a 70 foot deep well in Ballalwadi located in ...#Junnar sub-division of #Pune district on Saturday morning.
The leopard was rescued by #WildlifeSOS & the #MaharashtraForestDepartment and is currently under medical observation.
Guess the elephant!
Hint: She's one of the most vivacious elephants under our care and loves ...going on walks with two inseparable best friends!
Comfortable hay beds have been placed for the elephant to sleep on. Halogen and sodium lamps have ...also been installed to keep them shielded from dipping temperatures at night.
We caught our sweet girl Arya, sleeping peacefully on a cozy hay bed in her enclosure.
With the ...arrival of winters in Mathura, special measures are being taken to ensure that the #elephants at the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre remain protected from the cold.
Looking back at 2020 like.....
Amidst all the uncertainty, Jai stole a free moment today to indulge in a mud bath and he seemed ...quite delighted with the experience. We watched him coat himself with the loose, amorphous mud, thanking our stars that he was confiscated by the Rajasthan Forest Department.
The trinket snake, locally known as ‘Roop Sundari ‘is commonly found in urban spaces here. They... can grow up to 4 feet and mainly feed on small rodents, insects, frogs and lizards. Though non venomous, their bite may be injurious due to inwardly pointed teeth.
A Common Trinket Snake was spotted in Shri Hari Residency, a residential colony located in ...Tandalja, Vadodara. The snake was rescued by the Wildlife SOS-GSPCA team and is currently under observation.
We cannot reiterate this enough - elephants are majestic creatures meant to be in the wild. Jai's ...condition is the result of an insidious and brutal industry run at the expense of these pachyderms.
Help us take care of Jai & give him the life he deserves! https://give.wildlifesos.org/page/17603/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=JaiFB
All his toenails are overgrown and disfigured with a possible callous formation in his right ...hindlimb's toenail due to an unhealed fracture.
He was so severely neglected that he has a fungal infection in both ears. The saddle on his back has left him with severe spine injuries.
*GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING*
Infected abscesses, rope burns and overgrown, disfigured toenails - ...these things ail Jai after a lifetime of apathy and cruelty.
He has severe, infected foot pad abscesses and septic wounds on both his hindlimbs along with rope burn injuries.
Our veterinarian team is in the midst of providing him the urgent care he needs, putting him on a ...regimen of antibiotics and immuno-boosters to help Jai fight off infections and gain strength.
Here you can see him happily gobbling down a papaya laced with antibiotics!
Can you imagine Jai's sheer pleasure when he experiences the different delights of sweet papaya, ...fresh crisp watermelon and syrupy sugarcane after a lifetime of eating dry fodder?
We're very excited to explore Jai's palette along with him!
Jai finally reached the #ElephantHospital after a long, exciting journey. He was a little ...apprehensive at the unfamiliar sight that greeted him but casted an inquiring trunk around before slowly dismounting the ambulance.
We are delighted to tell you that Jai is an inquisitive bull despite the atrocities he has faced in... his life. On the journey to the #ElephantHospital, we observed Jai's trunk sticking out of his cab enquiringly, sniffing out the different scents he encountered!
After buying (bucket)loads of fruits for Jai, we stopped for a short break while Jai enjoyed ...digging into the fresh treats we'd procured for him.
Here, the bull is helping himself to some ripe pumpkin from Wildlife Veterinary Officer Rahul Prasad.
Breaks are important!
Our rescue team made short pitstops on their way to the #ElephantHospital to... replenish their supply of yummy fruits. Here, a member of the team purchases pumpkins, ripe bananas and apples for Jai at a fruit vendor's stall.
We had an uneventful trip with Jai. Fog and weather slowed our progress driving throughout the ...night, but he was comfortable in his insulated blanket and seemed relaxed.
If you would like to support Jai's rescue and care, we will be forever grateful. https://give.wildlifesos.org/page/17603/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=JaiFB
Jai has been safely and comfortably loaded onto the #ElephantAmbulance and our team is on its way ...to the #ElephantHospital.
Jai will undergo medical treatments & a mandatory quarantine. He'll still be able to see and interact with other elephants from his enclosure (😷).
Jai also has an abscess on his hip.
He is extremely emaciated and weak and has a protruded spine ...structure. Psychologically too, Jai needs immediate ministrations.
You can help us bring Jai home by donating as little as 5$.
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JAI RESCUE UPDATE
After a sumptuous meal, a preliminary assessment was conducted on Jai to gauge ...his condition. Jai's left hind limb is dangerously swollen, with septic infected wounds and possible abscesses were observed on both hind limbs.
Follow Jai's journey and more rescue details on our blog.
...https://wildlifesos.org/chronological-news/breaking-news-jai-makes-his-way-home-updates-from-the-field/
...on hot tarmac roads without relief - his legs bound in spiked chains, which caused serious, ...infected wounds.
Considering his unfamiliarity with large vehicles, the team is prepared to meet all eventualities during the transportation.
Wildlife Veterinary Officer Tenzing Lachenpa talks about Jai's condition and the challenges the ...team might face while loading him into the #ElephantAmbulance.
We are told that Jai may have never been in a truck before, since his owner made him walk thousands of miles....
Jai seems to be enjoying munching on them.
Have you considered supporting Jai's rescue? It'll only... take a minute!
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-JAI RESCUE UPDATE-
Sugarcane is a very useful method of enticing the cooperation of an elephant. ...The rescue team had loaded up on sugarcane for Jai on the way.
The vet team is working towards gaining his confidence, meanwhile treating him to some fresh sugarcane.
Our team made the journey non-stop through the prevailing cold and fog so as to be able to help Jai... as soon as possible.
You can follow Jai's journey on our blog as it is updated real-time here: https://wildlifesos.org/chronological-news/breaking-news-jai-makes-his-way-home-updates-from-the-field/*-
Finally, we have arrived at Jai's location!
At the moment, the team is preparing to conduct a ...preliminary assessment of Jai's condition. Here, our Wildlife Veterinary Officer Dr Rahul and Elephant Campaign Officer Mahima Sharma discuss the process of conducting the assessment.
The crocodile was spotted resting in a Bajra field by local farmers.
In a late-night operation carried out by #WildlifeSOS and the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, a ...5-foot-long #Muggercrocodile was rescued from Nagla Tara Singh village located in Sikandrarao, Hathras district. The reptile was later released into Hazara Canal, Etah.
Because his condition could become critical, we’re trying to rescue Jai in record time. Our goal ...is to have him in the Elephant Ambulance and on his way to freedom no later than Thursday.
Donate here:
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Due to this criminal neglect and unthinkable cruelty, the Forest Department has seized the poor ...elephant. They are giving us an opportunity to bring him to safety and provide the lifetime care he can only receive at our #ElephantHospital Campus. But first we need your help!
*Rescue Alert*
*Graphic image warning*
We don't like sharing distressing images, but sometimes we ...have to.
Jai walked thousands of miles in chains. His cruel owner bound his legs in illegal spiked chains, causing serious, infected wounds.
@Angelicasway Thank you for being a frontline worker in these times! Glad we could bring a smile to... your face. :)
"When you realise the week has just begun..."
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#slothbears #wildlifesosindia #mondayblues
Today, though she still has a long way to go, Priyanka has progressed by leaps and bounds in her ...journey to recovery. We know that she will continue progressing further with the same determination (and occasional mischief) she's always displayed.
Happy Rescueversary, Priyanka!
Today, the brave elephant is completing three years under our care In this period, Priyanka has ...come a long way. Rescued in 2017 from the harsh life of a begging and processional elephant, the beautiful pachyderm had many psychological and physical scars that needed tending to.
Priyanka's pool plunges are her perfect preference!
Besides time in the pool (minus the ...tongue-twister), the graceful Priyanka loves treats - consisting of chickpeas, coconut shavings and dates - from her keeper.
....the animal continues to be illegally hunted for its meat, scales, blood and other body parts. A... thriving trade of pangolin meat and scales has been reported in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Manipur, Tripura, Assam, Nagaland & West Bengal.
Officially considered the world’s most trafficked animal, pangolins are under constant threat ...from poachers.
Despite being protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, CITES, and being listed as ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red Data List....
In a scintillating operation, an endangered #IndianPangolin was rescued by the #WSOS Rapid Response... Unit after it was seen wandering across a field in a village in Agra. We successfully released the pangolin back into its natural habitat after a few days of medical observation.
@aniket_anikett Thank you for spreading awareness about Raju's story and by extension, our work! ...You can read all about Raju's new life here https://wildlifesos.org/?s=Raju&submit=
Follow us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/WildlifeSOS for more content on Raju and the other animals under our care.
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@Daryaganjresid1 @wti_org_india Hi. Where is the cat located? Our helpline number for the Rapid ...Response Unit operating in Delhi NCR is: +91-9871963535
"Once you see what an elephant goes through to make your rides possible, you'll never want to ride ...an elephant again," says Divya, reiterating our message of 'Refuse to Ride'.
Help us spread the word. Sign our petition at http://www.refusetoride.org
In a beautiful and poignant message, Indian film and television actress Divya Seth Shah talks about... the heavy cost an elephant pays to provide a ride for your entertainment.
#rtr #refusetoride
@LizAlps @WriteInclusion @APIAHF @LADeptofAging @TheActorsFund We are deeply grateful for your ...generous support this #GivingTuesday! You've just made a world of difference in the lives of our animals. Thank you. ❤️
....plenty of enrichment amongst many other aspects.
A year later - Ramu enjoys luxurious mud ...baths, yummy treats from his caregiver & interacting with his neighbours Priyanka and Mac!
Read about Ramu's road to recovery here: https://wildlifesos.org/elephant/ramus-road-to-recovery/
Severely underweight and with a distinctly protruding spine, Ramu's condition belied his young age....
Determined to help Ramu recuperate, our team immediately mapped an intensive care routine consisting of regular laser therapy sessions, medicated footbaths, a customised diet.....
It was fate that led us to the rescue of Ramu, the youngest bull under our care.
Twenty-year-old ...Ramu arrived at the #ElephantHospital in November, 2019 for intensive care and treatment on account of his deteriorating condition.
A rare and endangered Indian #pangolin was rescued by the @WildlifeSOS after it was seen wandering ...across a field in Bichpuri village, around 10 km from #Agra city.
A rare and #endangered #Indianpangolin was rescued by the #WildlifeSOS after it was seen wandering ...across a field in Bichpuri village, around 10 km from #Agra city. @UpforestUp @WildlifeSOS
#Pangolin #Wildlife
https://www.india.com/viral/rare-endangered-indian-pangolin-rescued-near-agra-released-back-into-its-natural-habitat-4234971/
....since their rescue from illegal wildlife traffickers in 2019.
Today they're celebrating their ...first rescueversary - one 'magical year' of exploration, fantastic meals and new friendships!
Countless mock wrestles and meals of delicious porridge later, the five bears are continuing to ...discover the pleasures of their new life. From the calm Arthur and Molly to vivacious and boisterous Charlie, Ron & Ginny, the bears are continuing to explore and recuperate....
The Weasleys live by the mantra - "You snooze, you lose!"
With their limitless reserves of energy ...- Arthur, Molly, Ginny, Charlie and Ron - have integrated quite well at their home at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility.
Q: What is Emma’s favourite thing?
A: Loads and loads of relaxed naps.
Wherever Emma finds a comfy spot or mudbed, the gentle giant happily lies down for a rejuvenating siesta. We’ve hardly seen an elephant so comfortable with her surroundings as Emma. The familiarization period has been quite smooth for her, and she is becoming relaxed by the day.
Here you can see her enjoying a blissful nap on the rubber padded floor of the #ElephantHospital.
At the moment, she is undergoing intensive footcare treatment. Our vets conducted multiple small procedures to extract all the embedded debris in her footpad. The next order of business for us is to treat her wounded and torn footpads and the abscesses on them.
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We woke up to devastating news today morning: Our beloved Charlie has passed away. She came to us in November, 2019, along with two other young bears Ron & Ginny and two adult bears - Arthur & Molly. They were christened after the 'Weasley family' from the children's fantasy franchise Harry Potter.
Our hearts are heavy and the grief around ABRF (Agra Bear Rescue Facility) palpable, as we bid adieu to the vivacious, fun-loving young bear whose demise was as sudden as it was heartrending. Despite our best efforts and medical care, she succumbed to liver cancer.
Charlie was surrounded by people who loved her and cared for her in her last moments. She leaves behind two friends - Ron & Ginny, who seem to feel her absence deeply. Ron, who was specially close to the boisterous Charlie, rests against Charlie's favourite tree looking for his sibling. It's a sad day and we will miss her terribly, but we move forward with our cause remembering her zeal and enthusiasm for life.
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#SlitheringSaturday
Did you know?
Snakes have two sets of eyes – one set used to see, and the other to detect heat and movement. They also don’t have eyelids, just a thin membrane covering the eye - according to experts, it functions like contact lenses which repair themselves in case they get scratched or damaged.
How cool is that?
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Have you seen any elephant sleep so blissfully?
Emma is the cutest of the lot and absolutely loves sleeping. According to her caregiver, she can be spotted sleeping even during her evening walk at times. With the dedicated care of our expert veterinarians, Emma's wounds are slowly healing, they will leave few visible reminders of her painful past. Her psychological recovery may take much longer, but we’re committed to help her at every step.
Be a part of this amazing transformation, please consider making a monthly donation for Emma. Your support means the world to us. We hope to continue to provide Emma, the beautiful life she deserves, with yummy fruits and lots of sleep and pampering.
Donate by clicking the link in bio!
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A four-month-old leopard cub was discovered lying in a semi-conscious state on the roadside by a village rescue team** in Ghulepat village, Otur, earlier this month. Due to the timely action of the rescue team and Forest officials, the cub was rushed to the WSOS Leopard Rescue Centre, in need of urgent medical care.
The results of the preliminary examination conducted by our vets showed that the cub was suffering from an internal infection which required urgent treatment. Over the next few days, the leopard recuperated well, and was soon deemed fit for release back into its natural habitat.
As residents of the village reported that a mother leopard had been spotted in the vicinity multiple times, the cub was released in the same area to enable a successful reunion!
**Village rescue teams are trained by Wildlife SOS and the Forest Department to provide critical information and intervention as and when required; these teams also also play a crucial role in mitigating man-animal conflict on local levels.
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"Until the day comes when the senseless killing ends, we will all have to fight like wildlife warriors to protect our precious planet."
- Terri Irwin
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In a harrowing rescue operation carried out by #WildlifeSOS, the Maharashtra Forest Department & RESQ Charitable Trust, an adult male Sambar stag was rescued from a factory in Junnar , Maharashtra.
Wildlife SOS veterinary officer immobilised the deer using a tranquilliser from a safe distance.
Thankfully, the Sambar had not sustained any injuries and was found fit for release by the veterinary experts.
The large deer was rescued safely and later relocated to the wild.
#wildlifesosindia #sambar #deer #rescuedanimals #backtothewild #Maharashtra #junnar #savingindiaswildlife ...
Watermelon 🍉, cauliflower and a splash of pumpkin 🎃...these are a few of Emma's favourite things! 🎶
Emma has undergone tests at the Elephant Hospital with extreme patience. She's been taking her time getting used to her surroundings, but has become calmer with each passing day.
She's continuing to undergo intensive treatment for her wounds and the condition of her feet. The boots, lined with herbal medicated paste, that she's been wearing are providing her great relief. She's very curious and loves to spend her time exploring and discovering!
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Did you know?
Termites and ants make up roughly half the diet of sloth bears. These dextrous bears use their long, sharp claws to dig into termite mounds and suck the insects out like a vacuum.
At Wildlife SOS we install insect mounds for the bears so they can enjoy a grub fest! This enrichment activity also encourages bears to use their natural ability to forage for insects in the wild.
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Look who's playing in the forest! Yes, that's Emma with her curious and inquisitive nature as she explores nearby forest land. She's stolen all our hearts, and we can't get enough of her!
While you're looking at this beautiful lady, we wanted to ask....will you consider making a monthly donation to Wildlife SOS? Our monthly supporters are the foundation of our Elephant Freedom Team. They give us the confidence and resources to act quickly when there's an elephant in distress.
We hope these few crazy weeks rescuing Jai and Emma have demonstrated how effective we can be when we all work together. When the expertise of our dedicated staff, the compassion of our elephant hospital campus, and the power of our 11 rescue centers are combined with resources of our generous supporters, there's nothing we can't do to help India's precious wildlife!
Please join the team!
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Earlier this week, a terrifying brush against a potentially lethal jaw trap left a three-year-old female leopard in dire need of life-saving medical intervention.
The leopardess' left forelimb was trapped in a brutal steel jaw trap in a sugarcane field that left her in immense agony. As such cases are very sensitive, our team quickly geared up with safety nets, tranquilizing gear and protective equipment to assist forest officials in the rescue mission.
Once safety nets were set up around the farm, a WSOS veterinary officer successfully immobilised the big cat using a sedative injection from a safe distance. The entrapped paw was carefully extricated from the trap, and our team conducted topical treatment for the leopardess' external injuries onsite.
The leopardess was then transferred to the WSOS Leopard Rescue Centre in Junnar and is currently being kept under observation.
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#leopardsofindia #leopardsofinstagram #wildlifesosindia #savingindiasleopards #jawtraps #traps #indianwildlife #instaleopard #wsos #leopardrescuecentre #junnar #maharashtra ...
Can you imagine Emma's exhaustion after forty years of abuse and neglect and an arduous two day journey that finally culminated in her freedom?
After they arrived, the team decided to lead Emma to some well deserved rest, and scattered gunny sack 'pillow for Emma on the rubber padded floor of the hospital.
She lay down after encouragement from her caregiver and was asleep within minutes, her gentle snores echoing softly within the hospital. 😀
This is all because of you! Thank you!
Will you consider supporting her costly rescue by becoming a monthly donor? Click the link in the bio!
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#savingindiaselephants #elephantrescue #monthlydonor #emmaupdate #wildlifesosindia #elephanthospital #ElephantAmbulance #elephantsofinstagram #indianelephants ...
EMMA IS HOME!
The moment we've all been waiting for is here! The Elephant Ambulance has entered the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital with Emma in tow!
The long journey is finally at an end and we couldn't be more excited to welcome the newest member of our elephant family! Exhausted but elated, both the team and Emma are finally home at the end of an exceptional rescue.
Will you join the Elephant Freedom Team and become a monthly donor? Wildlife SOS is a compassionate group of people with the skills and facilities to save wildlife in record time. You’ve seen it with Emma’s rescue....we mobilized the team, tools and resources to help this beautiful elephant in just a week’s time. Our monthly donors like you give us the confidence to act quickly and make a tremendous impact in the life of an elephant. Look at the difference we’ve made in Emma’s future! Please join the team today by clicking the link in bio!
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It is go time!
Emma is finally aboard the #ElephantAmbulance, ready to depart for the #ElephantHospital in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
As Emma had never been on any vehicle before, our team had to be extremely cautious while loading her onto the ambulance.
Understandably, she was quite wary of the process and had to be gently coaxed with the help of plenty of treats like cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers and bananas. Her caregiver also stayed by her side through the whole process, murmuring words of encouragement to her.
The duration of the drive will depend on Emma's temperament and condition during the journey. We will keep you posted throughout.
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How do elephants eat a banana? In Emma’s case, it’s by the branchful! She’s a little apprehensive of what we’re feeding her. We’ve hidden medications in some, and now she’s wise to us. But once she gets started, she consumes pachyderm-sized portions.
Yesterday, the medical team stopped at a roadside stand and filled the taxi with fruits and veggies for Emma. Now, because of the narrow roads and remote location, a staff member rides a borrowed motorcycle to go buy treats for Emma. One trip for bananas goes down in a few gulps!
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UPDATE ON EMMA
The preliminary assessment of Emma has revealed sharp stones, pebbles and glass shards embedded in her foot pad, causing an inflammation along her right forelimb. As with all abused elephants, her toenails are overgrown and cracked and a particular digit on her right forelimb is disfigured.
The pebbles and stones in her footpad have also led to necrosis in the surrounding tissue. Necrosis is when a certain area of cells or tissue die prematurely due to disease or injury.
Our vets have embarked on pain management to soothe Emma and their first priority is to control the infection. At the same time, she's being administered joint supplements. The veterinarians have also cleaned her wound with antiseptic and turmeric and extracted the pebbles.
Emma has a tough journey of recuperation ahead and she needs your help. Will you consider donating for her?
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Please click the link in bio.
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#emma #updateonemma #donate #elephantrescue #savingindiaselephants #wildlifesosindia #medicaltreatment #necrosis ...
2020 has been a tough year but with the help of incredible supporters @yokohamaindiaofficial we are moving full steam ahead! We are incredibly thankful to them for helping us make our animals happier!
200 tyres have been donated by Yokohama for our cause - this generous gift will help us create some popular enrichments for the animals under our care!
Our team is hard at work crafting these tyres into fun enrichments that hone the physical and psychological instincts of these animals and keep their survival skills intact.
Thank you Yokohama!
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Giving two hoots for a Barn owl!
A distressed barn owl was rescued by forest officers and transferred to the Wildlife SOS Leopard Rescue Centre for further care after a concerned passerby noticed it trapped in a sewage drain in Junnar taluka, Pune district of Maharashtra.
The owl was shivering from the cold so our veterinary experts placed the bird under artificial heating and closely monitored its condition. After a day of recuperation, the owl was ready to return to its natural habitat and was released in a neighbouring forest area!
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#barnowl #savingindiasbirds #indianbirds #instabird #birdsofinstagram #owlsofinstagram #wildlifesosindia #conservationefforts #forestdepartment #maharashtra #junnar #leopardrescuecentre #wsos ...
EMMA UPDATE - We continue to get info from observers near Emma. Supporters like you have asked for updates, even as our rescue teams are preparing to save her. She appears to be out of immediate danger, but she is in significant pain and urgently needs medical care.
Along with the extensive preparations, the rescue team has a long 2-day drive ahead. We are working to get Emma initial care and pain management before our team arrives. Can you please help with Emma’s rescue? Generous, compassionate people like you make these rescues possible!
Please click the link in bio!
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Emma’s feet are so injured and in need of medical attention, she lies down every chance she gets just to avoid the pain.
Can we save another elephant? We know it has been just a couple of weeks since you helped us bring Jai to safety. We were working on getting Jai settled into his new home when we got an emergency call about Emma. The question is, can we help her too? When we heard about her situation and saw photos (just look at the massive wounds on her feet), we knew we needed to help her immediately. Our goal is to have her on her way to the hospital campus in less then a week. We know it is possible because we managed to do it with Jai, but we needed your help. Can you pitch in to bring Emma to safety?
Click the link in our bio!
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#emmatheelephant #asianelephants #emmaupdate #savingindiaselephants #beggingelephant #elephanthospital #wsos #wildlifesosindia #rescue #elephantrescue #elephantconservation #conservationawareness ...