Snakes

Siddharth Rao has worked as an ecologist and conservationist for the last 18 years, and is on a mission to protect and revive forgotten savannah ecosystems.

Getting bitten by a snake can be very scary, as few people know how to react in the right way. This mother did something that saved her life but was it safe for her to do so? Find out the answer and more on what you should do after a snake bite!

Share Habitat is a self-funded initiative, and it is the sheer passion and desire to make a change, that drives the team.

The Irula Snake-cooperative has revolutionised the treatment of snake-bites in India and produces enough anti-venom to supply hospitals across the country.

About 300 species of snakes are found in India of which 10 are venomous. Among these 10, the Big Four—Indian Cobra, Common Krait, Russell's Viper and Saw-Scaled Viper—are the deadliest.

Wildlife SOS has been actively involved in the rescue, protection and rehabilitation of big mammals such as sloth bears, leopards, elephants, rhesus macaques, deer and antelopes, as well as snakes and birds since 1995.

The snake is a powerful symbol in Indian mythology and Hinduism. But due to various beliefs and myths surrounding snakes, every year, thousands of them are poached from the forests for snake charming. Rise in awareness, conservation efforts, and stringent law enforcement have led to a gradual decline of this practice in big urban cities.

The year 2016 has been rich and eventful for wildlife discoveries of all sorts around the globe -- nature has never ceased to amaze.

The National Zoological Park in Delhi is home to many species of birds and animals. The harsh Delhi winter is hard for the inhabitants of the zoo. The caretakers here make every effort to make things comfortable for the animals so they can survive the cold temperatures. Here's a look at what they do to make this possible.

Hundreds of snake die a slow painful death during the festival of Nagpanchami when snake charmers capture them. Since watching a snake is considered auspicious, snake charmers make money out of it. But little do we know about the painful conditions these snakes are kept in. Here is an organization helping snakes break free from the misery.