Wildlife SOS: 15 beautiful photos and links to wildlife videos to enjoy this weekend

 

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unbreakable bond with senior elephant Ginger. Now about 65 years old, Ginger was a ‘begging’ elephant for six decades. Her frail body shows signs of a brutal past life. But she only knows kindness and care now, and Surender has dedicated his life to Ginger’s wellbeing. Photo by Sanjeev Marskole. Read more about Ginger. Vote for this as your favourite photo! WATCH VIDEO OF GINGER

Rhesus macaques are amazingly adaptable primates. This adaptability is both a blessing and a curse … they thrive in urban environments, and this success often puts them in direct conflict with their human relatives. This little infant was rescued when her mother died giving birth in the wild. The baby found comfort and care in the arms of Wildlife SOS caregivers. Because macaques share significant genetic and psychological similarities with humans, they are often trafficked for medical research. Once she grows healthy and strong enough, she will join a wild troop of other macaques. Photo by Chinmoy Swargiary. Vote for this as your favourite photo! Vultures are a conservation success story in South Asia. The birds were almost wiped out in the late 1990s, losing nearly 99% of the population due to Diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which was used to treat cattle. As nature’s cleaners of animal carcases, their absence caused a huge spike in cases of rabies. Today, vulture populations are slowly rebounding. This beautiful yellow fellow is an old-world Egyptian vulture. Did you know “new world” and “old world” vultures are not closely related? The family Accipitridae is primarily found in Africa, Europe and Asia. New World vultures of the family Cathartidae are native to the Americas. Photo by Sanjeev Marskole. Vote for this as your favourite photo! So tiny! These little palm squirrels were abandoned when their mother never returned. Wildlife SOS to the rescue! Our team will raise and care for them until they can be released back into the wild. Photo by Chinmoy Swargiary. How cute are Swati and Gubbi hiding out in their dark cool cave? Using dens is healthy natural behaviour for the bears in our rescue centres. Here are five interesting facts about sloth bear denning. Read more about sloth bear denning behaviour. Photo by Akash Dolas. Is it a lost housecat? No, actually it’s the illusive jungle cat! Despite their name, jungle cats are rarely found in rainforests or "jungles." They much prefer wetlands, reed beds, and swamps. This preference is so strong that they are sometimes called "swamp cats" or "reed cats." They thrive in the tall grass and thick vegetation surrounding bodies of water. Jungle cats are expert hunters who are part of a wild, balanced ecosystem. Domestic housecats on the other hand, should be kept indoors.  Photo by Akash Dolas. Is that a crocodile? An alligator? They’re gharials, one of the most distinctive and specialised members of the crocodilian family. Native to the sandy-banked rivers of the northern Indian subcontinent, it is a fascinating example of extreme evolutionary adaptation. Small, economical drone cameras have revolutionized our ability to observe wildlife. This photo of gharials on the banks of a river is a unique perspective made possible by the stealthy aircraft. Remember, never harass wildlife and always give them plenty of space as to not disturb their natural behaviour. Photo by Atharva Pacharne. What do you think Maya, Phoolkali, Emma and Tara are talking about? Are they gossiping about Laxmi’s weight loss? Planning a tea party? Discussing a heist of ALL the bananas? Hit reply and let us know!  Photo by Mradul Pathak. Did you know we have a YouTube playlist that’s ALL ELEPHANTS? This Asian palm civet pup was treated and released back into the wild to get more training from mum. Like most carnivores, pups rely entirely on their mothers to learn how to hunt and survive in the wild, then they lead solitary lives as adults. Civets are fascinating animals that occupy a unique middle ground in the ecosystem. Often called “cats”, they’re not felines at all, but of the family Viverridae. Photo by Mradul Pathak. For people, one of the great joys in life is a sunset walk on the beach with friends. The same holds true for elephants! This is Kalpana, Arya and Zara. Kalpana’s best friend and companion is Holly, who is getting too old and frail to go on long walks. After an evening stroll, Kalpana rushes back to check on her best friend, who she lovingly watches over. Photo by Ashray Thakur. For the next two weeks, use the promo code “MAYPHOTOS” and get 10% off your order!