From burgers to beetroots!
Fondly known as the “dumpling of Wildlife SOS”,Laxmi has been winning hearts since the day she arrived at the Elephant Conservation and Care Center. For everyone who is new to our page, Laxmi was fed as many as 200 burgers (vada pavs) and sweet temple offerings every day. This led to her gaining an abnormal amount of weight and reaching the level of obesity that caused severe stress to her joints. Laxmi, at the young age of 18 years, was already suffering from a serious condition of osteoarthritis and exhausted joints.
Facing this peculiar situation, our veterinarians charted out a diet to incorporate greens in her diet, as a first. Laxmi, being a complete foodie at heart, found the choice of switching to green fodder from sweets and burgers a non-negotiable deal. She would run in the stark opposite direction of cauliflower and cabbage!
With constant care and patience, over the last few years, Laxmi is healthier now and the abscesses in her feet have healed. Not only can she walk comfortably, she can also play in her pool or with enrichments!
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Ep 16 - The 'Wild Side' with Rohini Nilekani. We’re back with another episode of ‘The Wild Side’ with Wildlife SOS! Kartick Satyanrayan was joined by one of India’s most prominent and outspoken philanthropists with a dedicated passion for wildlife conservation - Ms. Rohini Nilekani. She’s been a long-term supporter of Wildlife SOS. Through the support of individuals like her, we have been able to help wild animals in distress.In this episode, we highlight some of Ms. Nilekani's key projects such water sanitization, education for the underprivileged and her exchange with Kartick about the conservation issues prevailing in the country!
Something serene to celebrate a monumental milestone for Nina was her first visit to the Yamuna riverside! She slowly walked in the company of her caregiver who led the way for her, clearing her path of any sharp pebbles and stones.
Our field team organized fresh watermelons, brought in the @jeepindia vehicle, for her to munch on as she curiously investigated her luscious green surroundings. An ever-inquisitive Nina kept lifting her trunk to assess what exactly was in front of her, as the river flowed beside her. Naturally, she was hesitant to step into the water so we let her enjoy her favorite fruit and the calming sounds of the wetland birds, far away from the chaos where she spent all her life as a begging elephant.
This is a picture of hope and possibility for Nina and many more elephants like her. Thank you ever so much for rooting for her throughout.
Please consider contributing to Nina's rehabilitation by becoming a monthly donor.
(donation link in bio)
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For sixty years, Nina’s life was a mundane routine of walking on hot concrete, being prodded by a sharp bull-hook. Now, at the Elephant Hospital, she finally finds some solace as her delicate footpads tread on soft mud as she steps out to forage during her afternoon walk.
Gradually overcoming her psychological trauma, Nina can be seen opening up and accepting her new surroundings as she curls up her dextrous trunk to pick up the dry mud and spray it across her body. The mud acts as a natural sunscreen that keeps her body cool while deterring flies and parasites. Since Nina was forced for decades to be around urban settlements, it is unlikely that she ever enjoyed a proper dust bath as lavish as this!
Please consider sponsoring Nina to support the new life that we're trying to build for her
(Donation link in bio)
Nina, who has been settling into her new home at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital, has been undergoing detailed medical checkups by our veterinary team. In blistering 40 degree celsius Indian summer heat, our veterinarians suited up in lead x-ray protection gear and examined X-rays of Nina's legs, joints and footapads.
Her x-rays revealed that she suffers from serious arthritic lesions in her hind limbs which is the reason for her compromised gait. To combat this, she will receive regular laser therapy sessions which will provide some relief from her soreness. Nina's comfort is always the priority of her elephant care team.
You can pledge to donate towards Nina's medical treatments which will help us cover the costs of medicines, treatments and equipment (donation link in bio)
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement!
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Join #WildlifeSOS co-founder and CEO Kartick Satyanarayan for an engaging session on Zoom to mark the day of Zara's first rescue anniversary, as we celebrate her road to recovery!
Date: Thursday, 24th June 2021
REGISTRATION LINK IN BIO
We will be sending the recorded session to all registrants so you can sign up even if you can’t attend it live!
From refusing to drink a sip of water during her journey to the Elephant hospital, to gulping down gallons of water and playfully spraying it around, Nina can be seen taking her first steps to recovery. She took trunkfuls of water and drank it while spraying the leftover all around her which helped her remain cool in the humid weather. She slowly is learning to enjoy summers - something she may never have been used to earlier.
As temperatures in Mathura soar over 40 degree celsius, our resident pachyderms are well looked after by their caretakers.
You can make a pledge to give this gentle giant the comfortable life that she truly deserves by becoming a monthly donor (donation link in bio)
P.S - The bells will come off after she has acclimated to her new home. It is usually one of the last things we do after they arrive. The blind elephants usually have them a little longer.
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Our vets conducted a thermal imaging examination on Nina today which confirmed that she suffers from an aggravated condition of osteoarthritis. This affects her hind limbs in particular which is why she has an abnormal gait tilting towards the right side. Due to compensatory weight-bearing, the condition of her forelimbs is also rapidly deteriorating. Since she has spent her entire life walking on hot tarmac roads and being tethered to concrete surfaces, her joint health is compromised. However, the soft mud floor at the Wildlife SOS Elephant hospital campus now brings her some comfort!
Our veterinary team has scheduled regular sessions of laser therapy and anti-inflammatory medication for her which will bring her much-needed relief as she grows comfortable in her surroundings.
You can be a part of her rehabilitation journey by contributing monthly to Nina's treatments. (donation link in bio)
Thank you for all your support!
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As the sun sets on a hot day at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital, Nina can be seen enjoying a relaxing cold water shower to beat the heat. Nina filled her trunk with water and splashed it all around her, and even on her caregiver!
The field staff could not be spared from these surprise sprinkles by Nina. After her soothing shower, she foraged on some fresh green patches of grass and played with wet mud by throwing it all around her.
You can play a significant role in Nina’s road to recovery by becoming a monthly donor (link in bio)
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After enjoying a hearty feast, Nina underwent her first session of laser therapy at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital today.
The examination revealed that she suffers from a serious and aggravated condition of arthritis which affects her hind limbs. There is severe inflammation in the muscles and tissues of her hind quarter which makes it tough for her to move and lie down.
The veterinary team has charted regular sessions of laser therapy for Nina’s arthritic joints which will spell relief for her.
We would need your constant support to provide Nina the best medical care. Please consider becoming a monthly donor today. (link in bio)
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A special thank you to @jeepindia for providing us with the ideal vehicle to undertake our rescues, without which our journey wouldn't have been as smooth as it was. For the safety as well as the comfort of our team, it is imperative to have a support vehicle accompanying the main ambulance.
Here the Elephant Ambulance follows the Wrangler through the gates of the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital, bringing Nina to her new home in the golden hour!✨
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No longer sustaining on dry fodder and water, Nina has been welcomed by the elephant care staff, field staff and veterinary team at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital!
A lavish buffet consisting of bananas, papayas, watermelons, and sugarcane was both healthy and delicious for her welcome feast. One can see the palpable delight on her face as she munches on, taking time with each bite and devouring the fruit platter.
Nina deserves fruit feasts like this every day🍉
If you think so too, show some love and make a monthly pledge for Nina! (link in bio)
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BREAKING NEWS - Nina is home, and it's time to celebrate! Moments ago Nina took her first steps of freedom at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital Campus where she'll receive the compassion, love and medical care she desperately needs. After 60 years, she'll finally be surrounded by elephant friends, have pools and the Yamuna river to play in, and get the nutritious diet she needs to heal. Most importantly, Nina will be surrounded by skilled and dedicated caregivers who will tend to her physical and emotional injuries. From all of us at Wildlife SOS, thank you so much for your support and encouragement! We did it together!
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Thanks for rooting for Nina throughout!! We are in the final leg of the journey.
Stay tuned for more updates on Nina!
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Natures sprinklers emerge in an unexpected weather change bringing Nina the much-needed respite from the blaring sun and humidity.
As the rain drizzles upon Nina, she seems more calm and relaxed as she continues munching on bananas and watermelons.
Seems like the rain Gods are watching over Nina, comforting her during the last leg of her journey to the Elephant Hospital.
Thank you so much for your constant support and encouragement!
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On the occasion of #WorldEnvironmentDay, we are reminded that it is our duty as responsible citizens to sensitize future generations about the plight of our depleting flora and fauna around us and what we can do to restore our ecosystems.
To celebrate this day, we asked children from across the globe to draw their interpretation of how we can protect and conserve our natural history.
Out of all the entries we received, here are the winners:
1st Prize: A tie between Zoya Zameer Shaikh (9 years) and Rashi R Shetty (10 years)
2nd Prize: Shravya U. (9 years)
3rd Prize- Shubham Kumar Maharana (12 years)
Congratulations to all of you! We will be sending you some Wildlife SOS goodies soon.
A child's creativity has no bounds and these art pieces are a testament to that.
Hello everyone! After a lot of trial and error, we think we have figured out Nina's favorite fruit. She is happily gobbling up watermelons. She looks really calm while she munches on watermelon and bananas nonstop. Our caregivers are constantly by her side, comforting her, assuring her that, from now on a new life awaits her.
Wish we could figure out what she is thinking. To us, it looks like she is finally smiling.
Our vets are already working on a treatment plan for her. Please help us provide her treatment and care by donating now (link in bio)
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With the current state of affairs, our biodiversity is rabidly crumbling as our pristine habitat continues to degrade. #WorldEnvironmentDay is celebrated each year on 5th June to highlight critical environmental issues that need serious attention.
To mark this day, we conducted plantation drives across our rescue centres as our enthusiastic teams planted saplings of several native species to encourage regrowth and restoration of that habitat.
We urge each and every one of you to pledge your support towards giving back what we took from Mother Nature and providing her with the roots to replenish herself.🌳
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The team stopped to buy some delicious fresh fruit like watermelons, usually an elephant's favourite, and will try to feed Nina those to avoid dehydration and beat the summer heat.
Blind elephants can be extremely anxious in new surroundings so we are trying our best to make her feel comfortable and providing her with ample snacks to munch on during this long, exhausting journey to the Elephant Hospital.
Please keep Nina in your thoughts and be a part of her rescue journey by making a contribution (donation link in bio)
Thank you for your support!
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Nina is on her way to freedom! Not long ago Nina was loaded into the Wildlife SOS Elephant Ambulance and began her long journey to the Elephant Hospital Campus for the love and care she desperately needs. Blind Nina is very scared, unsure of the new people around her, and she's likely never been in a truck. Now that she's headed to her new home, will you consider helping with her costly rescue?
Donation link in bio or here: https://give.wildlifesos.org/page/17603/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=NinaFB
Our compassionate team is making Nina comfortable and trying to win her trust with kindness, food and calming words. In her dark world, any dramatic changes like this were probably followed by increased abuse and beatings, so she's understandably very apprehensive of what's happening to her. She is calm and quiet, but nervous. We wish we could ease Nina's fears and tell her about the new life of health, kindness and friendship that lays ahead!
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