PfA Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre

Mankind’s understanding of the Earth’s dynamic processes and systems has largely been constructed through a lens of anthropocentrism. A shallow delve into the human psyche is enough to establish that these human-centered perspectives have historically appealed to us due to the innate drive of self-preservation. Even in the world of environmentalism, calls to action to protect biodiversity and sustain the planet have largely been motivated by human needs.  However, there has been and continues to be a dire need to step away from our existential spotlight and allow for our minds to accommodate possibilities that aren’t centered around our existence as a species. In the late 20th century, our scientific understanding had a breath of fresh air in the form of a fascinating new hypothesis that turned to Mother Earth as its basis in a time of increasing biocentric attitudes. The Gaia theory, also known as the Gaia hypothesis or principle, was formulated in the 1970s by British scientist a...

When stuck in a situation of rescuing an animal, especially urban wildlife, the reporters often find themselves clueless about their next steps. 'What to do till the rescuers arrive? What if I do something that causes more harm than good? Am I supposed to do something or just stand here?' These thoughts are common to get if you have never rescued urban wildlife before. Species classified under urban wildlife are not particularly friendly with humans. Unlike comforting a dog, cat, or cow, comforting urban wildlife is harder, considering the spike in their anxiety when we go closer to them.  So what can we do as reporters to keep the animal as well as the people around safe?  Snakes  Bangalore has a rich variety of snakes. These snakes are now victims of urbanization. We often get rescue calls about injured snakes or displaced snakes. Sometimes they enter areas in search of food. Here's what you should do till the rescuers arrive -  ● Step away from the snake slowly....