The Wildlife SOS 24×7 rescue helplines had been abuzz with involved calls from residents for rescues within the month of October. Increasing urbanisation and habitat encroachment have led to a number of animal encounters amidst human settlements. However, rising consciousness amongst individuals has additionally led to a rise in rescue calls, thereby stopping human-wildlife battle conditions.
This month, the Rapid Response Units in Agra, Delhi NCR, Vadodara and Jammu and Kashmir had been concerned with a excessive variety of reptile rescues. In one specific operation, a snake was discovered within the engine of a automotive, leaving its proprietor and the rescue crew surprised! From saving birds in misery to conducting a peculiar rescue of an Asian palm civet, our on-the-go skilled groups had been in a position to arrive on the involved spot proper on time!
Delhi NCR
The Delhi Rapid Response Unit was overwhelmed by calls this month, reflecting the attention amongst people who find themselves turning into extra involved in regards to the security of animals. Wildlife SOS labored diligently to rescue 52 reptiles, 67 birds, and 45 mammals efficiently within the month of October.
Snake species that had been rescued in Delhi included 16 Indian wolf snakes, 17 widespread rat snakes, 11 Indian cobras, 3 Indian rock pythons, and three black-headed royal snakes. When it involves birds, 36 pigeons had been rescued together with black kites, peafowl, crows, sparrows, and customary mynas. Some of those birds had been discovered with accidents sustained on their wings, whereas others had been caught throughout the premises of buildings. Recently, the crew additionally obtained a lot of calls regarding monkeys. A complete of 32 rhesus macaques had been discovered to be both wounded or dehydrated.
One of probably the most notable rescues in Delhi was of a 6-foot-long Indian rock python! A automotive proprietor in South Delhi was astonished to see the reptile slithering throughout his automobile earlier than approaching the engine, and was fast to achieve out to our crew. The Rapid Response Unit promptly reached the situation to evaluate the state of affairs. Rescuers then slid below the automotive as a way to perceive the place precisely the snake was positioned. The snake was then rigorously extricated. Once inside a breathable bag, the Indian rock python was handed over to the forest officers for its launch.
Agra
October noticed probably the most variety of reptile rescue calls from in and round Agra. Timely alerts led to a complete of 90 reptiles being saved, of which probably the most rescued species was the Indian rat snake, with the Rapid Response Unit successfully attending to 37 of them. Some of the opposite reptiles that had been rescued had been 8 Indian rock pythons, 21 spectacled cobras, 12 Indian wolf snakes, 6 monitor lizards, and a pair of black-headed royal snakes.
Along with this, our crew in Agra rescued 95 mammals this month, of which 61 had been rhesus macaques. In one incident, a wierd sight took individuals inside an academic institute without warning. A number of employees members of the Anand Engineering College in Agra found an Asian palm civet trapped inside the ability generator. Being conscious of the severity of the state of affairs, the employees instantly knowledgeable the Rapid Response Unit, and our crew rigorously extricated the civet from its location.
Vadodara
Our Rapid Response Unit in Vadodara responds to every of the quite a few calls that concern animals in want of rescues. In the month of October, our crew rescued 125 reptiles, out of which 59 tortoises had been seized throughout a raid from unlawful poaching and commerce. The remaining reptiles included 45 non-venomous snakes, 18 venomous snakes, a monitor lizard, a crocodile, and a turtle.
Expert intervention ensures that each reptile rescue is carried out safely in order that no hurt is prompted to the animal. This information led to a name obtained by our crew from Shandhali village close to Vadodara a few snake trapped inside a 60-foot-deep open nicely. Understanding the pressing want for assist, our Vadodara Rapid Response Unit that operates in collaboration with the Gujarat Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) instantly reached the situation. Having analysed the state of affairs, one rescuer was lowered into the nicely to rigorously seize the snake. After a fast medical examination, the snake, which was recognized because the Indian rock python, was handed over to the Gujarat Forest Department for its launch.
Jammu And Kashmir
Our rescue crew in Jammu and Kashmir is ever prepared to handle calls they obtain on their hotline. The adept Rapid Response Unit right here carried out rescue operations for 15 snakes within the month, together with 4 levantine vipers, 9 Indian rat snakes, and a pair of Himalayan trinket snakes. Along with these reptiles, avian rescues of a black kite and a white-throated kingfisher had been additionally carried out.
Help The Animals In Need!
Wildlife SOS conducts a number of workshops, campaigns and programmes in faculties, schools and varied establishments to boost consciousness in regards to the threats confronted by many animals throughout the city landscapes. Such periods additionally information individuals on the suitable steps they will take to save lots of the lives of struggling animals. Our devoted Rapid Response Units be certain that every name on the 24-hour helplines is attended to, and that no stone is left unturned to hold out rescue missions. If you discover an animal in misery, instantly contact the closest wildlife authorities. You can attain out to Wildlife SOS’ Rapid Response Unit hotlines if you’re within the following areas:
Delhi-NCR: +91-9871963535
Agra, Uttar Pradesh: +91-9917109666
Vadodara, Gujarat: +91-9825011117
Jammu And Kashmir: +91-7006692300 or +91-9419778280
