India’s most prominent harvest festival, Makar Sankranti marks the end of the winter season while welcoming longer and warmer days. People all over the country honour the Sun God with seasonal celebrations during this auspicious festival. However, the festivities aren't celebratory for all.
In many parts, the day turns into a disaster for the avian life. When thousands of kites soar the sky, thousands of birds fall to the ground, left bloodied and quivering. From large birds to the tiniest being, glass-coated manjha spares none. The use of the deadly string continues despite the ban and endless awareness efforts.
To rescue and treat the injured birds as aftermath, Wildlife SOS collaborated with @eco_rescuers_foundation and set up a 3-day bird treatment camp in the heart of Rajasthan, Jaipur. Our team aided over 55 birds who suffered from life-threatening injuries. Watch as our Veterinary Officer, Dr. Lalit Jangid talks about the medical treatment offered to the affected birds. We thank you all for your constant support that allows us to rescue and conserve the Indian wildlife.
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When it comes to posing for photographs, our resident bear, Julie, has all the tricks right up her sleeve. Today, our beloved Asiatic Black Bear enjoys her peaceful, friendly time at the Dachigam Rescue Centre in Jammu and Kashmir. She has come a long way from being abandoned by her mother in the backyard of a house due to human-wildlife conflict.
From being rescued by the Wildlife SOS team in 2007 from a town in Kashmir, we have recognised her undying love for sweet, sugary dates. On a typical day, Julie loves to climb trees in her enclosure and finds the perfect enrichment to devour.
Over the years, bear species have increasingly fallen victim to conflict situations in Jammu & Kashmir due to large-scale deforestation and poaching. Our Project involves working with local communities and sensitising them to increase tolerance and encouraging coexistence with these beautiful bears in a shared landscape.
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The snores of our beloved elephants at Wildlife SOS echo all around as they sleep comfortably in their enclosures. Our Education and Conservation Officer, Shivam Rai, takes us on a walk around the enclosures while our rescued elephants catch some Zs.
It warms our hearts to see that they feel comfortable enough to sleep in our presence. Many a times, the newly rescued elephants do not lie down to sleep in the first few days due to the unfamiliar surroundings and change in their routine. However, over time, they come to trust their caregivers and the staff at Wildlife SOS and start sleeping through the whole night.
Many of the disabled elephants who cannot fully lie down are also made comfortable here with the help of mud piles, gunny bags and soft blankets!
We are really thankful to see them finally get a good night's rest and hear their snores of freedom!
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Do elephant trunks exibit left or right handedness? What was your answer? Swipe to see if you got it right 💫
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A young Golden Jackal found to be suffering from hind quarter paralysis was rescued by Wildlife SOS & the Maharashtra Forest Department near Tejur village in the Junnar division of Maharashtra.
The jackal was rushed to the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre and is currently under intensive care provided by Wildlife SOS veterinarians.
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Earlier this week, we lost an integral member of the Wildlife SOS family - Gulabo. Our oldest and most loved bear passed away in her sleep surrounded by those who cherished her. As the entire Wildlife SOS team mourned the loss of Gulabo, we realized she had left behind a trail of lessons, hidden in the crevices of the story of her life – a life worth remembering, cherishing, and learning from.
Today, we look back on Gulabo’s life and reflect upon the lessons she taught us and pray that she is somewhere in bear heaven, spreading as much joy as she did during her time with us.
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Broken, starved and neglected - that was the life Lakshmi lived before being rescued by Wildlife SOS. Her gaunt appearance earned her the infamous name of being the "India's Skinniest Elephant".
After spending more than two decades of her life in servitude and being fed the bare minimum, her weary bones couldn't even support the weight of her withered body any longer. The veterinary team at Wildlife SOS is trying their hardest to make life better for Lakshmi. However, the process isn't easy as Lakshmi is still wary of humans due to the trauma that she has faced in her life.
The vets and Lakshmi's caregiver are slowly easing her into the treatments and working to build her trust to show her that she is safe here.
#lakshmi #worldsskinniestelephant #elephantrescue #rescuedelephants #elephants #wildlifesos #wildlifesosindia #wildlifesoselephanthospital #rescueandrehabilitation #wildliferescue #elephantlakshmi #elephanthospital #refusetoride #refusetorideelephants
One look at Odum and you know that he is not your ordinary bear! Like all dancing bears his journey started with tremendous pain and torture and was suffering from malnutrition which led to stunted growth and abnormal gait. Today, we are glad to see him as a happy, spirited bear. Over the years he has grown into a bundle of joy and spreads sunshine wherever he goes. Dates and honey make him tick and his doting caregivers always end up pampering him with an abundance of his favourite treats!
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GRAND REOPENING! - Did you know Wildlife SOS merchandise is available from @armtheanimals ?
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Purchase elephant bags, mugs and pillows, sloth bear shirts, Team Raju sweatshirts, and many other beautiful designs! Show everyone your love for India's wildlife, and best of all a portion of each sale goes to support Wildlife SOS. The extra-soft shirts are perfect for your favorite yoga class, or lounging around the house in comfort.
We will be adding new designs regularly, so check back! This store is intended for USA buyers, but they will ship worldwide. We will have our India and UK online stores open soon!
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GRAND REOPENING! - Did you know Wildlife SOS merchandise is available from @armtheanimals ?
STORE LINK IN BIO
Purchase elephant bags, mugs and pillows, sloth bear shirts, Team Raju sweatshirts, and many other beautiful designs! Show everyone your love for India's wildlife, and best of all a portion of each sale goes to support Wildlife SOS. The extra-soft shirts are perfect for your favorite yoga class, or lounging around the house in comfort.
We will be adding new designs regularly, so check back! This store is intended for USA buyers, but they will ship worldwide. We will have our India and UK online stores open soon!
#elephant #rescuedelephants #elephantcare #wildlifesos #wildlife #wildlifesosindia #wildlifesoselephanthospital #asiaticelephant #elephantcare #rescueandrehabilitation #refusetoride
Each year, Makar Sankranti is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in many parts of India. People brimming with joy, colourful kites fill the skies on this day, celebrating the onset of spring. But this day also brings along horrifying fear amongst wildlife rescuers and conservationists as they brace for another year of avian fatalities.
Numerous urban and migratory birds fall victim to the deadly kite strings, which are often coated with powdered glass. The Wildlife SOS 24x7 Helpline, which runs around the clock relieves various animals in distress.
If you spot an injured bird or animal, you can contact the Wildlife SOS 24X7 helpline:
Delhi NCT: +91-9871963535
Agra: +91-9917109666
Gujarat: +91-9825011117
Jammu & Kashmir: +91-9419778280, +91-7006692300
#makarsankranti #kite #kiteflying #kiteflyingfestival #manja #chinesemanjha #manjha #glasscoatedmanjha #wildlifesos #birds #savethebirds #birdrescue #birdinjury #rescueandrehabilitation #rescue #birdcamp #birdtreatment #birdcare
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Wildlife SOS in collaboration with Eco Rescuers Foundation has set up and financially supported a three day Bird Camp in Jaipur on the 13th, 14th and 15th of January to rescue and treat birds injured because of the indiscriminate use of 'Manja' (glass coated kite string) and to spread awareness about the dangers of this seemingly harmless product.
As we celebrate Makar Sankranti today, there is a sharp rise in kite flying and accidents associated with it. While the Chinese Manja has been banned in India, the glass coated cotton manja, known as 'Bareilly ka Manja' is still used extensively! This Manja causes a sharp rise in injuries to the birds this time of the year. The birds are caught in the almost invisible manja and get tangled in the threads and suffer from deep cuts on their wings, necks, which are often fatal.
Our veterinary team has been treating the rescued birds since the camp was inaugurated yesterday.
For Jaipur - If you come across any injured birds, please reach out to our team at Digambar Jain Mandir, Satkar Shopping Centre, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur. You can also call on our helpline number 99887345580 for assistance in Jaipur.
For assistance in Delhi NCT Region - +91-9871963535
Agra Region (UP) - +91-9917109666
Vadodra Region - +91-9825011117
J&K Region - +91 7006692300 & +91 9419778280
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As temperatures continue to dip in Northern India, the Wildlife SOS team has embarked on ‘winter care management’ for all rescued residents. For elephants, winters bring along a time for warm oil massages, sunbathing, long walks, and mud baths.
Caregivers ensure that all elephant enclosures are covered with thick tarpaulin sheets to keep the raw gusts of freezing wind out. To further keep them comfortable, large halogen bulbs and sodium lamps along with a small fire at a safe distance provide warmth during the night. During their morning and evening walks, Suzy and Asha have a woollen blanket on to keep them warm and cozy. Geriatric elephants, like Suzy, are given warm sesame oil massages after their bath, which prevents their skin from cracking.
Conventional methods such as the addition of jaggery, peanuts, sesame oil, and spices in their regular diet, have been known to keep them warm and regulate body temperature covertly. We take this moment to applaud our dedicated field staff, elephant care staff, and veterinary team who have worked tooth and nail to ensure that the elephants receive maximum support.
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From an abandoned cub to a strong and healthy leopard - Sundari's life has been full of ups and downs. Sundari's story begins sometime in 2017 when some farmers in Nashik chanced upon her in their sugarcane fields. Her mother was nowhere to be seen and the Forest Department's attempts at a reunion proved unsuccessful.
She was transferred to Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre where she was carefully hand-raised by the veterinary team and given a new chance at life. Today, Sundari celebrates her fifth rescueversary alongside her loyal companions Lila and Rani! She spends her days perched upon her wooden enrichment and basking in the sunlight ☀️
She has come a long way from the time we first met her and we hope to celebrate many more rescueversaries with her!
#leopard #rescueversary #leopardrescue #wildlifesos #wildlifesosindia #wildlife #wildliferescue #manikdohleopardrescuecenter #rescueandrehabilitation #wildlifeconservation
Recently, numerous sightings of wild animals wandering into residential areas have been made across the entire country. Rapid urbanization is causing several species to find refuge in areas that may lead to human-wildlife conflict. Our team is regardful of the fact that such situations may be potentially distressing and hence is vigilant to take swift action.
In a recent incident, an Indian leopard was spotted taking shelter under a cattle shed in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The approximately 11-12 year old female had been sighted in the area for a few days and the authorities were finally alerted when a farmer found the leopard in his cattle shed.
A collaborative effort by the Wildlife SOS team and the Maharashtra Forest Department safely rescued the leopard. For thorough examination, the leopard is currently at the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Center. Watch the video to find our Veterinary Officer, Dr. Nikhil Bangar's insights on this unusually calm leopard!
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Lakshmi has been extremely patient, especially with her medical treatments, while getting used to her surroundings and is gradually settling down with each passing day. To keep her physically and mentally healthy, her caregiver feeds her daily with a meticulously planned nutritious diet. A well-charted plan is essential for Lakshmi since the team needs to ensure that her body mass doesn't affect her stressed joints.
The formerly starved elephant now relishes a wholesome meal consisting of fresh, locally sourced, seasonal fruits and vegetables including green fodder such as her all-time favourite sugarcane and watermelons, bananas, cucumbers, and a special mix of spices. Jaggery along with spices such as ginger, turmeric, garlic, black salt, cumin, and carom seeds are a part of her winter care management routine. The "mashala" keeps the rescued elephants energised and warm during the winter season and aids in their digestion.
Watch the video to see as the ever-inquisitive Lakshmi eagerly lifts and stretches out her trunk to assess what exactly is in front of her and readily chews on to all that her caregiver offers. Please consider becoming a monthly donor to provide more healthy meals for Lakshmi.
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NINA HEALTH UPDATE
Nina is doing better now and her condition has improved a little. As you know, she was previously using the support of a crane to stand, as she was unable to bear weight on her limbs. Her chronic arthritis and severe bone degeneration had rendered her incapable of standing upright, and our team had to work non-stop to improve her condition. With the help of intensive care, she is now able to stand without the support of the crane and is able to bear some weight on her forelimbs. The crane is still on standby near her enclosure as a precautionary measure.
Nina’s hind limbs are severely swollen due to a lack of motion. The vets are working hard to reduce the swelling and relieve her pain. Her caregivers are also with her 24/7, monitoring her condition and helping her. They stay awake through the night to help Nina at all times. We would like to take this time to thank our vets and caregivers for their hard work.
We will keep you all updated on her health.
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An approximately 11-12 years old female leopard recently strayed and sought shelter at a cattle shed in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. Safely rescued by Wildlife SOS and the Forest Department, the leopard is now under observation at the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Center.
Upon hearing scuffling noises from their shed housing cows and goats, a farmer found the exhausted leopard. The rescue teams were immediately informed, who carefully planned and executed the three-hour-long operation.
Due to old age, leopards often seek shelter and easy availability of prey in human-dominated areas. Such rescue missions prevent conflict situations from arising that may risk the lives of both, humans and wildlife.
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