Rapid urbanization and habitat encroachment have redefined the lines between cities and forests. Our wildlife that was once free to roam the rich, dense forests are forced to live life in fragmented habitats, often in close proximity to humans. Every day we come across distinctive species who seek shelter in human-dominated spaces.
Participate in our Nature Photography Contest to celebrate #WildlifeWeek and highlight the theme of 'Urban Wildlife'
Free entries for all age groups! Please send your entries to wildside@wildlifesos.org
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At Wildlife SOS, the treatment of every rescued animal, specifically a baby animal, is viewed from a holistic lens – keeping in mind their physical and mental recovery. Friendship with others like them is a natural healer that we do our best to encourage.Thus, the bond of our two new monkey babies came as a relief to everyone. Our primary focus for the rehabilitation of these macaques is their nutritional needs and wants - soft and scrumptious fruit like bananas and pomegranates are easy for them to chew and digest.
With the trauma of their mothers passing fresh in their minds, the healing powers of their friendship can not be underestimated. There is still a long journey before they gain the strength and skills to survive in the wild but our expert team is fully prepared to achieve this, with your help!
You can support the care and upkeep of these baby monkeys by making a donation here (link in bio)
It brings us so much joy to think about the unbreakable bonds that have formed between our rescued elephants, all of whom have different backgrounds which shaped their unique personalities.
Before Kalpana was rescued in 2019, Holly was a timid and subdued elephant who even refused to go into her private pool. Kalpana gave her the companionship that Holly longed for, something that is essential for the psychological health of a female elephant who are social beings by nature. Now we regularly witness the duo relaxing in their pool for hours at a stretch!
Kalpana and Holly's caregiver is their guiding force who understands their ageing needs and showers them with some much-needed TLC.
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For better or for worse, Coco has always had Peanut's back, and in this case, tail!
Wild elephant calves usually hold onto their mother tails while walking to keep up with the herd. This photograph was captured when Coco and Peanut were heading out for their daily evening walk where Coco can be seen portraying the same behaviour, as Peanut gracefully leads the way.
The duo was rescued from a circus nearly 6 years ago and have since reserved a special place in our hearts with their playful antics. The mischievous twosome manages to keep the care staff on their toes!
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Love leaping leopards? Exquisite elephants? Beautiful bears? Sleek snakes and fabulous foul? Subscribe to our email list and follow the adventures of Wildlife SOS as we save India's wildlife.
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Our resident sloth bear, Elvis, loves taking relaxing dips in the pool in his enclosure. His caregiver ensures that the pool is cleaned and sanitised regularly and filled with fresh cool water for Elvis to delightfully splash around in!
To expend his energy in the best way possible, his caregiver throws in coconuts, which serve as the perfect enrichment for Elvis to devour and play around with. He loves to play in the pool for hours at a stretch, and then runs straight to the nearest tree in the vicinity for a quick climb, while he grunts to his dearest companion, Rose, to join him.
Young bears with their heartwarming antics always brighten our day and make us giddy with joy!
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Emma would never have had a chance if it wasn't for caring people like you. See donation link in bio!
Here are three important reasons why YOU should become a monthly supporter of Wildlife SOS and join the Freedom Team:
1) The combined consistent support of compassionate people like you gives us the resources and confidence to help literally thousands of animals every year.
2) Elephants, bears, leopards, birds, reptiles ... they're all deserving of help and kindness. They deserve an opportunity to heal and even thrive at places like our Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in Mathura, India.
3) Every month you will have the pride and satisfaction of knowing you're an important part of saving wildlife. From the biggest bull elephant, to the tiniest jungle cat, we literally couldn't help these magnificent animals without you.
Will you join us and make a monthly pledge? For a limited time, we're offering beautiful Freedom Team tote bags to show everyone you love and care for wildlife! See donation link in bio.
Emma is a vivid reminder of what we can do when we join forces. You may remember her rescue early last spring. With traumatic injuries to her feet, Emma collapsed on the roadside unable to move. With so many elephants currently in our care, we take these commitments very seriously when considering the rescue of another elephant. Thanks to our monthly supporters we were able to quickly and confidently mobilize to bring Emma to safety. Emma thanks you!
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Passerbys in Agra found a Peacock which had sustained injuries due to a possible attack by feral dogs. The magnificent bird was unable to move around and needed urgent attention. The #WildlifeSOS Rapid Response Unit rescued the Peacock and transported it to the Wildlife Hospital in the @jeepindia rescue vehicle. Our expert medical team provided treatment and the bird was released into its natural habitat once deemed fit.
Did you know?🦚
The Peacock holds the status of India's National Bird and only males possess these beautiful long feathers which they use to attract females!
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Bijli, which means 'Lightning' in Hindi, lives up to her name and takes the rescue centre by storm during the monsoon season! Usually poised and composed, Bijli's inner child comes forward as she loves splashing in the rain while grasping all the refreshing smells around her. Even when Laxmi and Chanchal wish to head right back, Bijli can be seen straying from the path into the thickets of the field for foraging on the freshly restored greens.
Rescued by #WildlifeSOS over a decade ago, Bijlis true personality shines through her occasional playful antiques that we are always excited to witness!
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Each year, the 5th of September is celebrated as the Teachers’ Day, wherein we applaud the dedication and commitment of our teachers and let them know that we respect them and love them. As an organisation that is working with nature’s prime constituents, we believe that our rescued animals have some of the most amazing lessons to teach us!
Read our blog to know about the insightful wisdom we've learnt from these animals (link in bio)
Did you know?🐆🐾
Leopards are expert climbers and stalk their prey from high altitudes. Their claws are retractable which means they are capable of being extended which allows them to get a grip on tree barks.
After a successful hunt, the elusive species drag their prey on top of trees to avoid intruders who want to snatch their kill.
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An #AsianPalmCivet who has recently given birth was left fighting for her life after being injured by a pack of feral dogs in Delhi. By the time the residents rushed to her aid, the civet had succumbed. Her litter of five baby civets, barely 15 days old, were found huddled in the premises of a farmhouse. Worried for their safety, the residents contacted the #WildlifeSOS Rapid Response Team to rescue the litter.
Since they are quite young, the five civets were incapable of eating and surviving on their own, so a decision was made to transfer them to the transit facility. All five of them, 3 males and 2 females, are very active and we are currently giving them special milk formula every 3 hours.
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The delightful monsoon season is always welcomed by our dear Ramu as he actively explores his spacious enclosure while getting soaked in the torrential rains. He has been steadily recovering under the care provided by our expert veterinary team, and they have observed noticeable improvements in his behaviour over the period of nearly two years since his rescue.
On a cloudy afternoon, our magnificent tusker seems undisturbed by a friendly visitor, a Peacock, perched upon his enclosure as he's engrossed in munching his greens!
He would occasionally stretch his trunk as he picked on the petrichor around him after a heavy downpour, which revived his surroundings into a luscious green haven!
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For 18-year-old sloth bear Polly, age is just a number when it comes to playing tug-of-war with her favourite enrichment ball!
She loses herself in the game completely and won't rest until she has successfully taken out all the hidden dates from the ball. Enrichments go a long way in keeping our bears active and fit.
You can support Polly's care and upkeep by becoming her sponsor (link in bio)
India is home to four monitor lizards – the Bengal monitor lizard, the water monitor, the yellow monitor and the desert monitor. These large solitary lizards belong to the genus Varanus or Lanthanotus in the Varanidae family.
Did you know? 🦎
The term Varanus originates from the Arabic word waral meaning dragon or lizard beast!
Due to their unique structure and colossal frame, human beings are often apathetic towards them.
Various rumours and misconceptions surround the species, categorizing them as Jurassic monsters. Read our blog to know about some of the most common misbeliefs surrounding monitor lizards (link in bio)
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The sudden temperature surge in Agra led to a juvenile Egyptian Vulture collapsing due to heat exhaustion and dehydration at St. Peter's church. Members of the church were shocked to find this rare bird lying in a semi-conscious state in their garden and immediately
contacted the #WildlifeSOS rescue helpline.
The Rapid Response Unit carefully shifted the distressed bird to a transport container and rushed to our wildlife hospital.A detailed examination by the expert veterinarians revealed that the vulture was suffering from severe dehydration and heat exhaustion due to which it was unable to take flight.
The vulture was given oral rehydration solution and glucose to regain its strength. Once deemed fit, it will be released into its natural habitat.
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In Maya's journey, which spans a decade and inches towards another year, we have witnessed her take leaps in her healing journey with us at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre. Maya rests easy through the night on the mud beds curated for her comfort, and to reduce the stress on her arthritic limbs.
One of our oldest and most experienced caregivers, Munna, gently calls out to Maya asking her to wait while he catches up and she immediately pauses in the middle of her step and lifts her trunk. Munna digs into his pockets and grabs a handful of peanuts to reward Maya for her cooperation and laughs to himself as they continue their walks together.
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Jammu & Kashmir has some of India's most breathtaking wildlife reserves, home to several rare and endangered species. The topography, climate & vegetation of Kashmir has fascinated many over the years!
Join us for a webinar to learn more about the diversity of wildlife in Dachigam National Park, from Mr. Intesar Sohail, a Wildlife Warden for the J&K Wildlife Protection Department. He will be diving into what it takes to work with wild animals in such landscapes & the challenges that come with it.
Registration link in bio
Rescued Baby Monkeys!. A 2-month-old male baby Rhesus Macaque lost his mother to electrocution from a high voltage pole while the other, a 3-month old female was found clutching onto her mother, who had died in a collision with a car on the busy road. Both babies were taken to Wildlife SOS’s Animal Care Unit that provides specialized treatment to baby animals.
At first, the monkeys were scared and crying for their mother’s comforting presence so we decided to introduce them to each other. The moment they saw one another, the young monkeys rushed towards each other as if they were long-lost best friends. In the two months they have been with Wildlife SOS, the babies have become inseparable.
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We're having a monthly donor pledge drive, and your compassion makes all the difference!
The look on an elephant's face before and after they are saved from a lifetime of cruelty is hard to put into words. The relief, excitement and uncertainty from their first steps of freedom leaves an indelible impression on all of us. They no longer have to live in fear.
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Take blind Nina as an example, just 3 months ago she hobbled long distances to perform at weddings. Now she receives daily medical care and finds peace and companionship at the Elephant Hospital Campus. Her transformation is incredible, but her physical and emotional recovery will be a long journey. Our Freedom Team of monthly supporters makes it possible to provide the lifetime care that Nina will need for decades.
Will you become a monthly donor to support the costly ongoing care of Nina and other animals at Wildlife SOS? For a limited time, we have special Freedom Team bags for every new monthly supporter. Your monthly pledge can make all the difference in an animal's life. Can you help?
If you're in India and are interested in starting a monthly gift, please email sandhi@wildlifesos.org
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