Environment and its Boon to the existence of Life on Earth
It’s time to pause and ponder over our actions and inactions, says conservationists. On World Environment Day, Saevus brings to heartfelt messages by different voices urging everyone to be kind to nature and wildlife. Sree Nandy CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Saevus "This World
The final dash to freedom
Over fifty endangered Indian star tortoises rescued by Wildlife SOS and Karnataka Forest Department from smugglers were released in their natural habitat with satellite tags. A report. In a first, Wildlife SOS and Karnataka Forest Department have rescued over 50 endangered
Pachyderm geriatric care
As the sun sets: Taking care of old elephants at Wildlife SOS The Elephant Conservation and Care Centre, Mathura, jointly run by Wildlife SOS and the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department,has been a force to reckon with as the NGO continues to
Sloth bears receive a new lease of life
Five sloth bears seized from wildlife traffickers by enforcement authorities have been given a new lease on life. The bears have been transferred to the Agra Bear Rescue Facility run by Wildlife SOS in collaboration with the U.P. Forest Dept. for
Croc in distress
An 8 foot long mugger crocodile, missing a third of its snout, was rescued by Wildlife SOS after it had wandered into a dry, village pond during a cleaning operation by authorities in Firozabad. The crocodile is currently being treated
Bear Necessities
Senior bears receive specialized care at Wildlife SOS Rescue Centers in India. Most of these geriatric bears have been rescued from illegal dancing bear trade and have since been under the lifetime care of veterinary experts at Wildlife SOS. The practice
Researching the slow, shambling walk to dens
Sloth bear denning project -A unique research initiative by Wildlife SOS. Sloth bears (Melursusursinus) are endemic to the Indian subcontinent and occur commonly across the tropical forests of the region. But over the years, the species population has experienced a declining
A close shave
A 7-year-old female leopard was rescued from a 50 ft deep well in Maharashtra by Wildlife SOS & the Forest Department and after mandatory observation, has been released back into the wild. In an unexpected turn of events, an adult leopardess
Star-studded homecoming
A long-awaited homecoming for 51 repatriated Indian star tortoises! Follow the struggles of a team of wildlife biologists, working in tandem with the Indian and Singaporean governmental agencies to bring the small reptiles back to their native habitat. With over 25,000
Doomed holes for distressed felines
Uncovered wells spell doom for leopards and other wildlife in Maharashtra. Here is an account of the recent rescue of a three-year-old leopard from an uncovered well. In an all too familiar scenario in India, open wells and uncovered water tanks