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In what we suspect to be an encounter with high voltage electrical wires, a Sarus Crane sustained life-threatening injuries while foraging on the riverside of the Mehtab Bagh complex of Taj Mahal in Agra.
The bird was rescued and rushed for urgent medical treatment and is currently recuperating under our care.
The Sarus crane is the tallest flying bird in the world. This species is under severe threat due to loss of natural wetlands which form crucial breeding and foraging habitats. They are classified as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List and there is an estimated population of 15,000-20,000 individuals in India.
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The diligence and fearlessness of our Rapid Response rescue teams is an astounding example of selfless dedication.
With three hotlines in India, our rescue teams are available 24x7 at a moment’s notice to help animals in need. If you haven’t seen these teams in action, find our show 'India's Jungle Heroes' on Disney+ Hotstar!
From rescuing injured macaques and pulling leopards from wells, to capturing and releasing cobras found on the Metro, these teams save countless lives every year.
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You can reach our Wildlife SOS hotlines here:
Delhi NCT Region: +91-9871963535
Agra Region (UP): +91-9917109666
Vadodra Region: +91-9825011117
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Are you inspired by the precious wildlife you see every day? We are!
We are so thankful for the incredibly diverse wildlife that, with your help, will continue to survive and thrive in India. In a rapidly growing country of 1.3 billion people, it’s amazing to realize there are still roaming herds of wild elephants, sleek leopards that walk silently in the forest, and sloth bears that forage like they have for millennia. This precious wildlife is worth protecting. We are thankful for the communities who have reverence for the wildlife around them, and we’re thankful for India’s visionary wildlife protection laws that help us bring justice for animals.
It has been a difficult year for most of us, but we have made wonderful progress towards helping individual animals, as well as protecting entire species. We have had uplifting successes, and a few heartbreaking moments, but we continue to stand together to protect India’s wildlife. Thank you to our millions of supporters around the world!
धन्यवाद! Gracias! Merci! 谢谢! Grazie! شكرا لكم! Obrigado! Tack! Asante! Спасибо! Terima kasih! ขอบคุณ!
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#thanksgiving #thankful #wildlifesosindia #savingindiasanimals #indianwildlife #wildlifeofindia #animalsofindia #animalsofinstagram #instaanimal #junglecat #indianforests #thankyou #indianlaws
Kalpana’s story of hope and recovery - She spent 40 years of her life as a begging elephant. With the dedication and support of compassionate people like you, last year Kalpana came to the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital Campus for geriatric care and treatment of her chronic physical and mental injuries. Kalpana is now living a safe, peaceful, and pampered life with her new friends Holly, Karma and Zara. With your ongoing support, we can save more elephants like Kalpana who desperately need our help.
Giving Tuesday is next week! Please support Wildlife SOS and our mission to rescue and help elephants in need. Don’t wait, please give today! Link in bio.
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Who's your favorite lazy bear at Wildlife SOS? Whether lounging in a hammock, tire swing, or homemade dirt mound, our rescued sloth bears really know how to kick back and relax.
The lazy bear challenge has now been narrowed to two bears. Who will be crowned king or queen of this year's snooze fest? You decide. Our two bears who would duke it out (if they weren't so lazy) are Deva and Victor. Vote now at https://lazybear.questionpro.com link also in bio.
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Over eighteen years old, and Polly hardly looks it!
The geriatric bear has known a very different life at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility for over twelve years than the one she was used to as a ‘dancing bear’ in West Bengal. Being forced to dance at the whims of her cruel owner and constantly subjected to abuse and neglect, Polly’s condition was tear-jerking.
Now, her days involve lazing on the hammock, frantic sessions of digging mud pits and delicious meals consisting of hot porridge, eggs and dates. Allthough age hasn’t been able to slow down Polly, she receives geriatric care customised for her physical condition and varying needs.
Read all about our 'Bear of the Month' on wildlifesos.org!
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Shopping online for the holidays? Set Wildlife SOS as your charity of choice and a percentage of profits go to helping India’s wildlife! Links in bio. ❤️🐘 #blackfriday #cybermonday #elephants.
Differentiating between male and female Asian Elephants is mainly down to the tusks - only male elephants sport tusks while females have small variations of tusks called tushes.
The tusk is a fascinating organ. Elephants tusks never stop growing so some old bulls display enormous examples. Over the past hundred years however, the average size of tusks has decreased because hunting elephants for their ivory has resulted in the ‘big tusk gene’ becoming increasingly rare.
The tusk is a formidable weapon against predators in the wild. They are also used for digging, foraging and moving things out of the way.
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In pics: Our majestic bull Suraj displaying his equally majestic tusks out on a walk.
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#wildlifesosindia #asianelephants #bull #tuskers #suraj #savingindiaselephants #instaelephant #elephantsofindia #indianwildlife #elephantsofinstagram #instawild
This year we are celebrating some very important milestones, amongst them the ten-year rescueversaries of some of our dearest elephants!
Maya is one of the most exuberant elephants under our care and it has been our pleasure to care for and get to know this gem over the past decade. Never separated from her best friend Phoolkali, Maya loves splashing about in the river, walks with her doting caregiver and yummy treats like coconut and dates!
From the circus to a safe haven, Maya has come a long way with Wildlife SOS! Here’s to many more years of swims, tree scratches and riverside walks with her best friend Phoolkali!
Happy Rescueversary, Maya!
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To see how we celebrated Maya's rescueversary (hint: it involves a mouthwatering feast), check out our stories!
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#wildlifesosindia #savingindiasanimals #asianelephants #maya #tenthrescueversary #rescueversary #rescue #rehabilitation
A 5 year-old male Striped hyena escaped a narrow brush with death after falling into a 15 foot deep open well in Ane village, Maharashtra. We were able to assist the Forest Department with timely intervention to save the hyena’s life!
Local farmers reached out to the Forest Department after noticing a hyena trapped within the open well; a four-member team from Wildlife SOS was also dispatched to assist the authorities. After a quick assessment of the situation, our team lowered a trap cage with food bait into the well to lure the hyena into the cage.
Once safely inside, the Rapid Response team carefully lifted the cage out; a detailed on-site medical examination of the hyena was conducted, following which it was released back in the wild.
Hyenas are seen as dangerous animals and they are widely misrepresented in culture, folklore and even in movies. The Striped hyena is the only hyena species that is found in the Indian subcontinent and are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
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#wildlifesosindia #savingindiasanimals #stripedhyena #mahaforestdept #wildlifeprotectionact #wpa1972 #rescueteam #hyenarescue #rapidresponseteam #mahararashtra #animalrescue #instaanimal #hyenasofinstagram
Wishing a wonderful birthday to our stellar co-founder @kartick.wildlifesos
Always guiding us with his passion and innovation, Kartick has paved the way forward for Wildlife SOS to grow from strength to strength.
As he welcomes his birthday amidst yet another year of challenges and victories, we have no doubt that his undiluted zeal will continue illuminating the way forward for us, every day!
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#savingindiasasnimals #wildlifesosindia #asianelephants #kartick #happybirthday
Nat Geo's 'Jungle Animal Rescue' is now airing in Canada!
In case you missed it, National Geographic's 'India's Jungle Heroes'/'Jungle Animal Rescue', is going to start airing in Canada, every Thursday at 10pm on @natgeo
The six-part series follows our teams as they race against time to save wild animals in distress in India. From resuing a hyena in a culvert to reuniting leopard cubs with their mother, every episode focusses on a different case, making for exciting watching! Catch us every Thursday at 10pm (EST).
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#indiasjungleheroes #jungleanimalrescue #canada #savingindiasanimals #indianwildlife #natgeo #wildlifesosindia
CAUGHT ON CAMERA TRAP!
In another stellar camera trap video captured by our field biologists at the Wildlife SOS habitat conservation project site in Karnataka, an adult male leopard can be seen carefully scouting for safe shelter before settling in an acceptable position within the crags of a rocky outcrop.
Being nocturnal, leopards venture out in search of food mostly at night; they can be spotted resting during the day in caves & dens and on tree branches, which form perfect resting spots for the big cats.
Leopards and sloth bears share their habitat with a number of species such as pangolins & porcupines.
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#wildlifesosindia #savingindiasleopards #asianleopards #pangolins #porcupine #slothbears #wildlifeconservation #conservationawareness #habitatrestoration #habitatconservation #karnataka #instaleopard
Me: I'll get all my work done this weekend!
Also me: Wait the weekend's ending already?
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#savingindiasleopards #instaleopard #leopardsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #bigcats #indianwildlife #indianleopard #bigcatsofinstagram #weekend #igphoto #instaanimal
Wishing you a happy Diwali from Team Wildlife SOS!
As we welcome another year amidst family and new beginnings, we would like to restate the importance of celebrating a safe, sound and clean Diwali. Refrain from using fireworks as they may hurt those that surround you, animals and humans alike.
The bright lights and sounds emitted by these fire-crackers, that delight us so much, can distress animals whose sense of sight and hearing is much more sensitive than ours. The crackers produce pungent smoke that has a suffocating effect which can affect birds too. As an animal rescue charity, we would like to reiterate the necessity of abstaining from indulging in this practice.
This year, choose a method of celebration that will determine the safety of those around you!
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#diwali2020 #happydiwali #wildlifesosindia
#savingindiasanimals #instaanimal #instabear #bearsofindia #bearsofinstagram #slothbear #conservationefforts #safediwali
A healthy diet is a crucial part of the lives of our bears. We try to emulate the food they consume daily as closely as possible so that it resembles a wild bear's diet.
As sloth bears are largely omnivorous, they eat a wide variety of things - from termites and fruits to carrion (in difficult times), the species is not very picky when it comes to food.
At our rescue centres, porridge is a common bear favourite. The rich broth is made of millets, veggies & multi-nutrients amidst other things, and often laced with a generous dollop of honey. What sets this apart is that each plate of porridge is customised according to the consumer - for example, for those bears who enjoy milk, the porridge is laced with milk! The animal care staff also adds immuno-boosters to the porridge to provide extra energy and boost the health of the bears.
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#wildlifesosindia #savingindiasanimals #savingindiasbears #slothbears #slothbearconservation #conservationawareness #porridge #iganimals #instabear #bearsofinstagram
Today we bid adieu to Rengu - a simple, gentle bear who spent the early years of his life as a 'Dancing Bear', in excruciating agony and neglect. Malnutrition and abuse left him with a poor body conformation and partial blindness.
Rescued in 2009, Rengu made immense progress under our care. He also went on to make friends with a female bear Nandi and her companionship helped Rengu find comfort and familiarity in Agra Bear Rescue Facility.
Often observed lazing around in the daytime with utter abandon, Rengu painted a picture of contentment. Today Rengu succumbed to old age, leaving his caregiver and all of us inconsolable. We will miss his eager calls for honey-laced porridge and his laidback and mellow outlook at life. We've had the wonderful opportunity to care for the gentle bear and we feel content to have provided him a safe life, away from the harsh existence he was familiar with.
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#wildlifesosindia #savingindiasbears #slothbear #slothbearconservation #conservationawareness #instabear #bearsofinstagram #bearsofindia #dancingbear #bearrehabilitation #rehabilitationandrescue
PROTECTING THE ELEPHANT -
India has very strong laws which protect and safeguard the considerable ecological wealth of the country.
According to these laws, India's National Heritage Animal is the Asian Elephant. The animal is protected under 'Schedule I' of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
The Wildlife Protection Act also clearly enumerates laws that protect the majestic elephants of India.
Here's a quick glimpse:
1. The sale of captive elephants which were not registered with the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State has been banned in an amendment of the Act.
2. The Act prohibits the acquisition, possession and transfer of a captive elephant without the written permission of the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State.
3. The sale, purchase and transfer of captive elephants from one person to another for any monetary gain or purpose of personal profit is restricted.
If you love elephants, you will never ride them! Be a part of the change and visit www.refusetoride.org and sign the petition!
[Photo credits: Rebecca Arnold]
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#saveindiaselephants #wildlifesosindia #savingindiaselephants #asianelephants #wildlifeprotectionact #wpa #elephantconservation #conservationawareness
You have been a part of Zara's journey from the get-go. Her penchant to explore, learn and keep discovering has made it an utter delight to get to know her.
At a tender age, Zara has experienced the extremities that life has to offer - from back-breaking labour and neglect to happy firsts and her very own herd consisting of Karma, Kalpana & Holly - she has endured and emerged from every obstacle she's faced.
Those who interact with her say that she displays a keen curiosity and intellect - quick to unravel all forms of enrichment. She has also developed a comfortable rapport with her caregiver and herd.
She owes her new life to you. Thank you!
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#Zara #updateonzara #savingindiaselephants #asianelephants #indianwildlife #elephantsofindia #elephantsofinstagram #instaelephant #wildlifesosindia
A mischievous and playful pachyderm, Chanchal's nature is quite true to her name, which means 'naughty' in the vernacular language. Never seen without best friends Bijli and Laxmi, much of Chanchal's time is spent playing in muddy puddles and drenching her friends or indulging in dust baths.
The happy elephant also has her own favourite tree that she enjoys scratching herself against - a sight that fills her caregiver with mirth. She is pampered to the utmost by her caregiver - receiving regular toenail trimming sessions & warm medicated foot baths for her delicate, torn footpads.
Chanchal weighs 4500 kgs and her diet primarily consists of succulent green fodder, her favourite watermelon, bananas and pumpkins!
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