That’s recent rescue Jenny! She was orphaned as a wild cub and given a home at our Agra Bear Rescue Facility (ABRF). Her healthy white teeth and beautiful muzzle are a testament to her wild life, free from exploitation as a ‘dancing’ bear. Photo by Vineet.

Gopal likes to be left in quiet solitude. Solitary hunters, the ‘conflict’ tiger had one too many run-ins with humans. Rather than being killed, he was giving a large forested home at Wildlife SOS where he’s no longer a threat to people. Photo by Akash.

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We get some unexpectedly wild rescues! Our rapid response teams must be prepared for almost anything. They recently captured this rather large crocodile and relocated him to a location more suitable for the croc. Are you into snakes and reptiles? If so, check out our YouTube playlist HERE. Photo by Shresatha.

Worldwide, birdwatching has seen a big surge in popularity, particularly since 2020. Driven by a pandemic-era interest in nature and youth engagement, many people are discovering the birds around them.

Mobile phone apps are making bird identification even easier! We love these apps from Cornell Labs: Merlin for identifying bird calls, and eBirds for tracking the birds migrating through your area. We’ve also got iNaturalist projects set up, where you can see the nature spotted around our Agra Bear Rescue facility. This sunbird photo was taken by Abhiman.

Anti-Poaching and Snare Patrols

Wildlife SOS teams are out walking in protected sloth bear forests in Karnataka looking for snares. The deadly traps are usually set for wild pigs, but they’re illegal and indiscriminate killers for wildlife. Teams walk 8-12km a night (8-10 miles) along wildlife trails, disabling and seizing what they find. It’s dangerous work, with frequent encounters with venomous snakes. During the day, teams educate local villagers about the evils of snares.

That’s one happy elephant! Watch Phoolkali and her friends out for a peaceful evening walk. Vote for Phoolkali as your favourite photo. Photo by Vineet.

That’s Dolly. The loveable sloth bear looks like she’s trying to hold-in a secret. What do you think she’s trying to keep from us? Click “reply” and let us know! Photo by Abhiman.

You might remember Simba as that helpless little leopard cub we rescued a few years ago. He’s grown into a formidable adult leopard. Photo by Akash.

Which photo is your fav? Vote now!

Which photo in this issue is your favourite? Vote and let us know! Is it gorgeous Gopal the tiger, sleepy elephant Erika, playful pachyderm Phoolkali or contemplative sloth bear Jenny?

That’s Pari out for a walk. If you ever wonder what impact your support makes, Pari’s success embodies everything we work for. Her transformation has been remarkable, and she doesn’t even look like the same frail elephant we rescued a few years ago. Watch her THEN, and see her NOW. Amazing! Photo by Vineet.