Agra,03 January 2026 (UTN). Wildlife SOS successfully rescued close to 1,300 wild animals across Agra and its surrounding regions in 2025. This milestone underscores the organisation’s continuous efforts in leading wild animal rescue work, particularly at a time when rapid urbanisation, habitat loss, and extreme climatic events continue to place countless species at risk.

With shrinking natural habitats and rising human encroachment, wild animals are increasingly forced into urban and semi-urban landscapes in search of food, water, and shelter. Intense heat waves, chilly winds, and erratic monsoon patterns throughout the year further intensified the challenges faced by wildlife. As a result, Wildlife SOS’s Agra helpline (+91 9917109666) received hundreds of distress calls involving mammals, reptiles, and avian species in need of immediate assistance.

In collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, Wildlife SOS conducted extensive rescue operations throughout the year, ensuring timely intervention and safe rehabilitation wherever possible.

Among the rescued animals, over 600 reptiles were brought to safety. These included mugger crocodiles, Bengal monitor lizards, and snake species such as common wolf snakes, Indian rock pythons and spectacled cobra, many found inside residential areas, schools, commercial spaces, and farmlands as they sought refuge from harsh weather or human disturbance.

The organisation also rescued 433 mammals, including several nilgais, hog deers, hyena, reunion of a leopard cub, sambar deer and numerous rhesus macaques. In addition, 295 birds were saved across the region which included Indian peafowls, pond herons and black kites among others reflecting the organisation’s commitment to aiding avian species affected by habitat disruptions, injuries, dehydration, or entanglements.

Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-founder and CEO,Wildlife SOS, said, “This year has been both challenging and inspiring. Despite unpredictable weather patterns and increasing threats to wildlife due to human pressures, our team continued to respond swiftly and effectively. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and assistance from the forest department.”

Geeta Seshamani, Co-founder and Secretary, Wildlife SOS, shared, “Every rescue is a reminder of our responsibility to preserve India’s biodiversity. As urbanisation expands, more animals are pushed into human-dominated landscapes, and our responsibility to provide them safe passage and rehabilitation becomes all the more vital.”

Baiju Raj M.V, Director of Conservation Projects, Wildlife SOS, added, “From crocodiles to birds and large mammals, each rescue highlights the professionalism of our team, who often work under challenging conditions. We remain dedicated not just to rescue and rehabilitation, but also spreading awareness about coexistence and the urgent need to safeguard natural habitats.

Shresatha Pachori
Senior Press Officer
Wildlife SOS

Agra,03 January 2026 (UTN). Wildlife SOS successfully rescued close to 1,300 wild animals across Agra and its surrounding regions in 2025. This milestone underscores the organisation’s continuous efforts in leading wild animal rescue work, particularly at a time when rapid urbanisation, habitat loss, and extreme climatic events continue to place countless species at risk.

With shrinking natural habitats and rising human encroachment, wild animals are increasingly forced into urban and semi-urban landscapes in search of food, water, and shelter. Intense heat waves, chilly winds, and erratic monsoon patterns throughout the year further intensified the challenges faced by wildlife. As a result, Wildlife SOS’s Agra helpline (+91 9917109666) received hundreds of distress calls involving mammals, reptiles, and avian species in need of immediate assistance.

In collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, Wildlife SOS conducted extensive rescue operations throughout the year, ensuring timely intervention and safe rehabilitation wherever possible.

Among the rescued animals, over 600 reptiles were brought to safety. These included mugger crocodiles, Bengal monitor lizards, and snake species such as common wolf snakes, Indian rock pythons and spectacled cobra, many found inside residential areas, schools, commercial spaces, and farmlands as they sought refuge from harsh weather or human disturbance.

The organisation also rescued 433 mammals, including several nilgais, hog deers, hyena, reunion of a leopard cub, sambar deer and numerous rhesus macaques. In addition, 295 birds were saved across the region which included Indian peafowls, pond herons and black kites among others reflecting the organisation’s commitment to aiding avian species affected by habitat disruptions, injuries, dehydration, or entanglements.

Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-founder and CEO,Wildlife SOS, said, “This year has been both challenging and inspiring. Despite unpredictable weather patterns and increasing threats to wildlife due to human pressures, our team continued to respond swiftly and effectively. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and assistance from the forest department.”

Geeta Seshamani, Co-founder and Secretary, Wildlife SOS, shared, “Every rescue is a reminder of our responsibility to preserve India’s biodiversity. As urbanisation expands, more animals are pushed into human-dominated landscapes, and our responsibility to provide them safe passage and rehabilitation becomes all the more vital.”

Baiju Raj M.V, Director of Conservation Projects, Wildlife SOS, added, “From crocodiles to birds and large mammals, each rescue highlights the professionalism of our team, who often work under challenging conditions. We remain dedicated not just to rescue and rehabilitation, but also spreading awareness about coexistence and the urgent need to safeguard natural habitats.

Shresatha Pachori
Senior Press Officer
Wildlife SOS