Indian wildlife stories

Across wells, forests, sanctuaries and even a school storeroom, ordinary people stepped up when wildlife needed them most. These five rescues from 2025 show how calm hands, quick thinking and compassion helped keep India’s wild heart beating.

From crocodile hunts to raising 10 cubs, Arrowhead wasn’t just Machhli’s granddaughter — she built a legacy of her own, one bold step at a time.

From earning the trust of wild animals to learning from forest-dwelling tribes, Sanket Reddy shares how the wild reshaped his life — and why it could change yours too.