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Beautiful wildlife photos for February

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February 22, 2023


 NOTHING GOES UNNOTICED AROUND GEORGE

Some days we all need a few minutes to just sit, relax and gaze at some amazing images of beautiful wildlife. We hope you enjoy these striking photos.

 

What wildlife are you seeing in your area now? If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, are the birds becoming more vibrant in anticipation of spring? Are the small mammals becoming more active, or are new species migrating through?

 

George, named in honour of our NatGeoWILD series that featured his rescue, naps in the sun. Along with his sister Natalie [WATCH], George was saved as a cub after falling into a 100-foot-deep well in Maharashtra. Hopeless, their mother abandoned them and reunification was unsuccessful, but the pair are thriving with our caregivers. Photo by Akash Dolas.

 

If you haven’t found us on YouTube yet, we’ve got a big library of rescue stories, research highlights, animals at play, and monumental first steps of freedom. We’re also on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn and of course Facebook.



Ron the Sloth bear spends much of his day practising natural foraging behaviours at our Agra Bear Rescue Facility. Like anteaters and most woodpeckers, Sloth bears are myrmecophagous, meaning their muzzles are adapted for eating ants and termites. Enrichments are specially designed to encourage these remarkable abilities to extract sweet treats like dates and honey from small spaces [WATCH], like the holes drilled in bamboo. Photo by Mradul Pathak.



Coconut is enjoying a snack while on a long walk in the warm winter sun. All the elephants in our rescue centres are encouraged to be active, depending on their physical abilities. Exercise is part of their daily wellness routine, and the movement helps an elephant’s huge body circulate blood to better heal injuries. Plus, it’s great for their emotional recovery and encourages play time. Photo by Mradul Pathak. 



Shivani was rescued as a small cub of only 3 months old. She was abandoned by her mother after the tiny feline somehow lost her right front leg. Shivani was rescued in 2009, and shares a secure forested area [WATCH] with her friend Sitara. Photo by Akash Dolas.


Our rescue centres are full of other wildlife that help keep our resident animals engaged, and it fosters their sense of wildness. We're all entertaned by the langurs in the trees at our Agra Bear Rescue Facility, the peacocks at our Elephant Conservation and Care Center, or this Garden lizard spotted at our Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre. Do you know the common lizards found in India? Photo by Akash Dolas.



Speaking of the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre, it’s a quiet, densely forested area in the richly biodiverse Western Ghat mountain range north of Pune, India. Leopards like Shankar live in large natural enclosures that blend seamlessly with the local flora and fauna [WATCH]. Watch these beautiful big cats play with enrichments. Photo by Akash Dolas.


Learn more about our initiative to cover open wells that are deadly for leopards [WATCH].



Bali takes a stroll as she forages for treats, keeping her mind and body fit. If you ever have a chance to visit our Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre in Karnataka, we would love to see you! It’s not far from Bangaluru, and we regularly host school groups and workplace volunteer teams. Photo by Lenu Kannan.



India is home to an estimated 1,371 different bird species, including migratory and resident feathered friends. These beautiful Red-vented bulbuls are regularly spotted around our facilities. It is a medium-sized songbird easily recognized by its black crest and red rump, partially hidden in this photo. Photo by Akash Dolas.


Did you know Wildlife SOS operates five 24/7 rescue hotlines in India? In Delhi, call +91-9871963535, in Agra +91-9917109666, in Vadodra +91-9825011117, and in the J&K Region +91-7006692300. Our Elephant Helpline can be reached at +91-9971699727.


OUR FAVOURITE VIDEO FOR FEBRUARY


A male leopard aged approximately 6 years old, was stranded in a dense settlement in the town of Chakan in the Pune district of Maharashtra. In an effort to prevent a conflict situation from arising, Wildlife SOS and the Maharashtra Forest Department rushed to its aid. By the time the rescue team arrived, a crowd numbering almost 5,000 had gathered at the location. The local police and forest officers sprang into action to initiate crowd control while the Wildlife SOS team formulated a rescue strategy. The leopard was rescued in a 3-hour-long operation [WATCH] and is currently under medical observation.

GET YOUR FAVORITE PHOTOS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR

Looking for something to brighten up a wall in your home and remind you of the beauties of the natural world? Choose a Wildlife SOS photo you love, pick the size and style of artwork, and in a few days it will be delivered to your doorstep. All proceeds (above wholesale production cost) go directly to support Wildlife SOS. VISIT WILDLIFESOS.SMUGMUG.COM. 

 

 




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