Wildlife SOS (elephants)

Working tirelessly to protect & save India's wildlife. Our mission: - Conservation and protection of wild populations and habitat - Rescue of injured and displaced wildlife, & care for captive populations inc elephants, bears & leopards - Research to better protect and care for wildlife - Address alternative livelihoods for communities who have traditionally relied upon wildlife exploitation to survive

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Latest News

EMMA'S RESCUE STORY January 2021

The ordeal of walking on blazing tarmac roads, stone surfaces and narrow streets of towns took its toll on Emma’s poor health condition, having undergone the routine for over four decades. She understood that help was never coming her way, which is why she developed the habit of lifting her weak, injured forelimbs to manage her pain and discomfort. Her delicate foot pads were torn thin with pebbles, metal scraps, broken glass and rusted nails, and she developed a condition of necrosis that intensified as no medical treatment came her way. To add to her misery, she was forced to consume alcohol by her abusive owner to alleviate her pain and continue her torment of walking.

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Exotic Pet Trade Threatens India’s Endangered Species

From their use in traditional Chinese medicine to the pet trade industry, the reasons for wild animals to be trafficked from across national and international borders in skyrocketing numbers are on the rise. According to news reports, the global illegal trade in wildlife is worth up to US$ 19 billion annually, being the fourth largest illicit market after drugs, counterfeit, and human trafficking! Wildlife trade also poses the second-biggest direct threat to the survival of species after habitat destruction.

The body parts or by-products of animals such as bear bile, rhino horns and elephant tusks, leopard skins or the use of snake and crocodile skin in the fashion industry have been in demand for a very long time. Despite a strong legal framework and the continuous vigilance on behalf of authorities within the country, tiger and leopard skins, bones and other wildlife contraband have been smuggled out for many years, fuelled by the constant demand of such products on the international black market.

https://wildlifesos.org/chronological-news/exotic-pet-trade-threatens-indias-endangered-species/

Breaking News | Jai makes his way home: Updates from the field

Jai’s story is heartrending – His cruel owner forced Jai to walk thousands of miles in spiked chains which led to badly infected feet and legs. He spent the past 40 years walking thousands of miles in chains throughout Punjab, to Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and finally to Rajasthan. His painfully infected wounds have rendered him immobile and nearly lame

Wildlife SOS has dispatched a primary response unit with our team of veterinarians to the elephant’s location to conduct a preliminary medical test on the bull. He needed immediate medical attention as he was neither consuming food or water. Our team administered broad-spectrum antibiotics and pain management for Jai’s condition to provide him relief.

https://wildlifesos.org/chronological-news/breaking-news-jai-makes-his-way-home-updates-from-the-field/

About us

Wildlife SOS is an organization responsible for taking action against animal cruelty, rescuing wildlife in distress, working to resolve man-animal conflicts while promoting and educating the public about the need for habitat protection.

In 2018 Wildlife SOS opened India’s first Elephant Hospital. Specially designed to treat injured, sick, or geriatric elephants both on and off site it enables us to achieve one of our key objectives: to protect Asian elephants from abuse and exploitation, both in the tourist trade and other ie begging, and to provide them with the best lifetime medical care available.

At Wildlife SOS we have a comprehensive approach to saving India’s wildlife. As we continue to develop and improve our rescue and medical resources, our dedicated elephant hospital and conservation and care centres, our research and partnerships, and our talented and dedicated staff, we can take a holistic view of saving both individual animals, as well as protecting an entire species.

Core to our conservation plan is habitat protection and the rescue, treatment and return of injured wildlife. We have rescued thousands of injured animals, from the smallest birds to towering bull elephants. We send rescue teams to rural and remote locations, as well as to busy city roadways, train stations, homes and businesses.

India’s wildlife is under severe threat – every animal from the majestic elephant and the tiger, to the shy sloth bear and rare pangolins have fast become “the hunted”. While time is running out for these creatures, it’s not too late to help. Wildlife SOS consistently makes a difference to give back to the planet, to give back to nature and help protect the environment and wildlife. As a non-profit organisation we receive no funding from the authorities, supporters such as yourselves are key to Wildlife SOS continuing its essential work. We'd love it if you joined our 'herd' .. thank you!