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India's amazing biodiversity has long faced threats from poachers using simple yet horribly effective hunting devices-traps & snares. A simple instrument consisting of an anchored wire with a sliding noose, a snare is camouflaged with vegetation and set up on animal trails. The noose slips across the animal's body part and tightens, eventually causing gangrene. This project aims to eradicate the menace of snares and traps from the forests so that wild animals can walk the jungle trails safely.

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Help stop the poaching of elephants in India

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India Animals

The Asian elephant, once prevalent throughout India is now listed as an endangered species & included on the IUCN Red List! Out of the 40,000-50,000 Asian elephants in the wild, India is home to around 25,000 to 27,000 wild elephants. Poaching of elephants for ivory, meat, hide and other parts continues to rise! A gang in South India has killed more than 40 elephants in just 10 months this year! Your support can help WTI in building a robust enforcement team to stop this senseless crime!

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Equip Forest Guards to Protect Wildlife in India

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Braving harsh field conditions every day, India's forest guards risk their lives facing well-armed wildlife criminals to protect the country's natural heritage. Wildlife Trust of India's Guardians of the Wild program stands on the twin pillars of capacity building and morale boosting to protect these protectors. It provides specialized wildlife crime prevention training, sturdy field kits and a unique group insurance scheme that currently insures 18000 guards against disability and death on duty

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Save Birds from Kite-String Injuries

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India Animals

Hundreds of birds are grievously injured every year by glass-coated kite strings (locally called "Manjha") that are used for flying kites. The injuries are mostly related to the wings and range from fractures, ligament and muscle separation and, worst of all, complete amputation of the wing. This project aims to significantly reduce the number of birds injured due to use of manjha during the festive season in India.

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Help rescue wild animals in India

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India Animals

The Mobile Veterinary Service (MVS) is one of Wildlife Trust of India's unique efforts to provide in- situ emergency relief to displaced or distressed wild animals.Animals can be displaced due to natural or man-made factors. Often, affected animals succumb to their situation due to inaccessibility and other challenges like getting trained wildlife professionals armed with essential equipment to the site of the emergency. Our MVS team works around the clock to rescue and treat these animals.

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Stop mass hunting of wildlife in India

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India Animals

Arunachal Pradesh, in north-eastern India is a biodiversity hot spot. Indigenous tribes hunt wildlife for meat, fur, bones, beaks, etc for consumption and traditional attire. Protected species like leopards, black bears and even tigers at times are hunted indiscriminately during mass ritual hunts. The project will work with the community to enforce a ban against hunting and build a community entrepreneurship model for synthetic alternatives to wildlife articles used in traditional tribal attire.

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Support Mobile Ambulance Service for Wild Animals

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India Animals

Mobile Veterinary Service (MVS) project is one of the unique efforts of Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) to provide in-situ emergency relief to displaced or distressed wild animals. The project envisages placement of trained and equipped wildlife veterinarians in major protected areas across the country to ensure round-the-clock medical attention to wild animals in need. Each MVS comprises of a transport vehicle, a trained wildlife veterinarian, an animal attendant, equipment and supplies.

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Flying Free: Save the Amur Falcon

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India Animals

Every year, Amur falcons (Falco amurensis) fly 22,000 km from Mongolia to South Africa-the longest migration of any raptor. Nagaland in India is their last stop before a 3000 km-long flight across the Indian Ocean. The birds have traditionally been hunted in Nagaland during their roosting period, but last year, reports of mass killings caused consternation across the world. Addressing this issue, WTI has initiated activities involving local villagers to protect the falcons.

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New - Equip Rescue Teams to Save Tiger and Human Lives

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India Animals

The incidence of human-tiger conflicts is a growing matter of concern in India. As per published data over 800 cases of human casualties have been recorded in the last 20 years. West Bengal (445) and Uttar Pradesh (161) states, top the list in such casualties. They invariably come into conflict with humans as most forest patches are fragmented by human habitations. In 2016 alone more than 30 tigers have lost their lives due to retaliatory action. It is important to address the issue swiftly.

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Help Indian Elephants Like Chanchal See Again

by Wildlife Trust of India

India Animals

Chanchal means playful. True to her name, Chanchal is a spirited elephant living along India's Yamuna River. Tragically, a traumatic eye injury blinded her right side. Chanchal is just 42 with half of her life ahead, but her caretakers cannot afford preventative or restorative eye care. Without treatment, Chanchal will suffer a dangerous life as a partially blind elephant working in New Delhi's crowded roads. By donating, you will ensure Chanchal and elephants like her receive critical eye care.

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