Olive ridley

Besides working relentlessly to save house sparrows in eleven districts of Odisha, Rabindra Sahu is also working for the conservation of Olive Ridley turtles since 1993

From bans on animal fighting and repeat animal testing to heartwarming rescue efforts, the hard work of animal lovers definitely paid off this year. Here's a round-up of the 12 times India came together for animals and animal welfare in 2016.