Asian Elephants

Vivek Menon, co-founder of the Wildlife Trust of India, was inspired by early encounters with wildlife. His lifelong passion for conservation has led to significant contributions to wildlife protection, anti-poaching efforts, and the creation of elephant corridors in India.

Elephant matriarchs carry centuries of wisdom, guiding herds and shaping forests. Protecting them safeguards rivers, wildlife, and entire ecosystems.

“I am happiest when I am near elephants. City life doesn’t make me happy. Even at this moment, if you tell me that an elephant is trapped or in need of help, I will pack my bags and drive to that location", says the man who has survived 20 near-death attacks by rogue jumbos!

Highlighting the cause of nature and wildlife conservation at a global scale, the Lantana elephants are part of a greater initiative to raise funds for conservation and help people and elephants live together more harmoniously.

After the wall was built, in May 2015, a male elephant bashed its head against the wall while trying to break it, finally dying of haemorrhage.

How a strong action based-campaign, including litigations in court and collaboration with law officials, ensured no sale of exotic birds and other wildlife at the Sonepur Mela for the first time, ever.

Raju the elephant had never experienced life without chains till Wildlife SOS rescued him. When the spiked shackles were cut from his legs, the relief brought tears to his eyes. Read more about his ordeals and how this small but dedicated team rescued him.