April-May 2020 | Round Up
April-May 2020 | Round Up We are faced with an unprecedented crisis which created a ‘new’ normal for all of us. Two things have remained unchanged: the suffering we cause animals and the compassion of the people who care about them. Our centre saw the intake of multiple animals and we’d like to salute and
Gods in Chains
Gods in Chains The book Gods in Chains was commissioned by the WRRC as an attempt to offer insight and solutions into the existing living and training conditions of captive elephants. The book highlights the often desperate condition of India’s captive elephants – in private ownership, temples, forest departments, zoos, and circuses. Gods in Chains
Our Elephants Get A New Home in Lakshmisagar
Our Elephants Get A New Home in Lakshmisagar Elephants move to their lovely new home in the Lakshmisagar Reserve Forest, Kolar District. September 2022 has been a month of many firsts for the Elephant Care Facility in Karnataka! On September 3rd, Durga completed her one year with us. On September 8th, Janumani, who was handed
Heart to Soul
Heart to Soul It takes a few minutes before you actually catch a glimpse of Aneesha once you enter her WRRC home at Malur, near Bangalore. We carried her favourite fruits and some jaggery as treats and shivered in the excitement of meeting her again. And suddenly, there she was ! For those who see
Bonding with the Gentle Giants
Bonding with the Gentle Giants Most Elephant Supporters are well aware of Lawrence Anthony’s love story with Elephants through his book ‘The Elephant Whisperer’. Detailed documentation on his work is available on how he rehabilitated wild elephants after the herd’s matriarch and her baby were shot. The trauma, shock and distrust were apparent when they brought
Wildlife are not pets
A life of abuse and brutality Traditions, use & abuse The capture and taming of elephants began in the Indus Valley more than 4,000 years ago and people have continued to capture, train and work them since that time. Captive Asian elephants are often referred to as domesticated, but this is an erroneous use of
Wildlife are not pets
Wildlife are not pets It is against the law to catch and keep wildlife. Almost all native birds and mammals are protected by the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972, and it is illegal for you to keep them. These laws exist because wild animals have special needs and it is difficult to keep them healthy
October – November Round-up
It’s been a busy two months since our last update on all the life-saving work at the Bannerghatta Rescue Centre. It is a sad thing that we have seen a rise in the number of animals being rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. But we are also happy to tell you that we have been