EMMA AND MAYA HAVE A CLOSE BOND
One of the most positive signs of an elephant's emotional recovery is the closeness and bonds they form with other elephants at our rescue centres. For their physical treatment and recovery, we can measure their progress through x-rays and ultrasounds, their improved gait and diet, and even their energy level. By far lasting psychological injuries, our best tool is to closely watch how these elephants interact with other. Photo by staff photographer Mradul.
Emma (left) and Maya (right) have formed a very tight bond. We saved Emma last January. Both have suffered from debilitating foot and leg injuries, so they both move at a slow, measured pace during their daily walks. You can tell they have such empathy and care for each other, and that's a great sign of their improving mental health. This photo of the two kindly comforting each other brings us great peace and puts a smile on all our faces.
Shivani the leopard exhibiting awesome, stealthy, natural behaviours as she hides in the lush forest of the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre.
This photo was taken by staff photographer Akash.
Sloth Bears Mitali and Ankita at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre. Have you seen the fun video of bears chasing a truck full of watermelons?
This photo was taken by staff photographer Lenu.
Rajesh is a magnificent, big bull elephant at our Elephant Conservation and Care Centre. Like many bulls, he lives a fairly solitary life, choosing to be on his own. Read Rajesh about him here.
This photo was taken by staff photographer Mradul.
Laxmi, Chanchal and Bijli (left to right) take an evening stroll at the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre. Exercise is a big part of their recovery and wellness. Have you seen the birds-eye view of our Elephant Hospital Campus?
This photo was taken by staff photographer Mradul.
Our rescue teams save a lot of snakes. The reptiles instill fear in so many people, but they serve a critical role in controlling rodent populations. This beautiful green snake is a juvenile bamboo pit viper. Recently one of our rescue teams seized during the time of Shravan, a month in the Hindu calendar dedicated to Lord Shiva. Even if snakes make you squirm a little, the video staff captured is amazing.
This photo was taken by staff photographer Akash.
Did you know Wildlife SOS operates four 24/7 rescue hotlines in India? In Delhi, call +91-9871963535, in Agra +91-9917109666, and in Vadodra +91-9825011117. Our Elephant Helpline can be reached at +91-9971699727.
PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
These are the winners of our World Tiger Day Photography Competition! The WSOS team would like to thank all those who submitted their photos and donated generously.
India holds over half the world's tiger population. Our tigers continue to fall prey to habitat loss, hunting, poaching, illegal trade and human conflict which drive them closer to extinction. However, through increasing awareness and dedicated organisations effectively involved in hands-on tiger conservation, their numbers are slowly on the rise.
First Place - Priyanka Agarwal’s (@priagarwal ) Eye to eye!” clicked at Ranthambore National Park, Zone 5-T-121 (young male tiger)
Second Place - 2nd place: A tie between PB Vignesh (@p.b_vignesh ) and Najish Ali Sayyad (@najishali.ali).
Third place - Shivakumar Natarajan’s “Pride family of India” clicked at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra.
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If you would like to enter one of your wildlife images, email your best to photo@wildlifesos.org. Please include location. Your photo may be chosen to showcase the talents of our wonderful Wildlife SOS supporters as we appreciate the diversity of wild animals all around us!
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