20 animals rescued in 48 hours in city

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20 animals rescued in 48 hours in city

Friday, 17 September 2021 | Staff Reporter | NEW DELHI

Delhi’s urban wildlife battles for survival as 20 different animal species were rescued in 48 hours. From civet cats to reptiles, to birds, the list of animals falling victim to the capital city’s rapid expansion is endless.

According to wildlife experts, habitat encroachment is forcing these wild animals to venture out of their natural habitats, leading to conflict with citizens of the fast-paced metropolis.

Recently, on Wednesday, a four – feet long Royal Snake was rescued from the city’s iconic Red Fort. The non-venomous snake was comfortably coiled in the office of the security guard at Red Fort, who frantically called the Wildlife SOS. The snake was safely extricated from the location and transferred into a transportation carrier. After a medical observation, the snake will be released back into its natural habitat.

On the same day, a venomous Cobra was found in the crevices of a car in Pine Drive, DLF Chattarpur!  To the dismay of the car owner, The 4-foot long cobra had coiled itself in the tires of the car refusing to move. The snake was safely rescued by the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit.

The Chattarpur area in Delhi, famous for its large farmhouses is known to attract unusual visitors including the Asian Palm Civet. On Tuesday, Wildlife SOS rescued an Asian Palm civet from Radhey Mohan Drive, Chattarpur who had been frequenting the area in search of food and shelter.

The same day, a rare yellow-footed green pigeon was found limping around a residence in Patel Dham, Manas Marg in Delhi. Concerned for the bird, the residents immediately contacted Wildlife SOS on their 24-Hour Helpline. The pigeon was found with a severe leg injury, inhibiting it from flying. The rare bird is currently undergoing treatment and will be released back into the wild once deemed fit.

Animals of all kinds are becoming victims of the fast-paced life of Delhi. In the past 48 hours, Wildlife SOS rescued a Kite from Sainik Farms, a barn owl from GBSSS School in Janakpuri, and even a monitor Lizard from Garhi Harsaru, Gurgaon.

 The animals are currently under observation at the NGO’s Transit Facility.

Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-Founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS, said, “The rich biodiversity of the NCR region is under grave threat due to habitat encroachment, rapid urban expansion, and human apathy. Our dedicated team of respondents works round the clock to rescue these distressed animals. Our team is trained in ensuring that rescue operations are conducted meticulously, ensuring the safety of everyone involved.”

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