PfA Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre

The plague of plastic has been upon us for years now. What was once discovered as a material with benefits like water proof, lightweight, easily moldable, easy to use, and cost effective; has now become a material which is causing the earth to die. Plastic is not biodegradable and lives in our lands and oceans after being discarded. Research has found that micro plastics, which are essentially broken down plastic elements, are harder to deal with as these small elements get into food, land, oceans, and water without noticing. They then create problems like blocking pores of the land and oceans and causing various diseases in humans and animals. Micro plastics have become a part of the land and water ecosystem. When we take Bangalore, the population and urbanisation has increased. It is an ever evolving phenomenon. Climate change is becoming apparent. Many Bangaloreans have shared their grief and sorrow about the weather and how they can notice the greenery being gone and the pollution ...

Bangalore was once a lake city, with around 1000 lakes spread across the city and outskirts. Today, there are only 80 lakes left, and with the diminishing of lakes, we have also lost our aquatic wildlife. Bangalore is rich in urban wildlife, but over the years, this richness has been subsumed by urbanisation. Once a sprawling city for turtles, terrapins, fishes and migratory birds, the city now has very few habitats for aquatic wildlife. Let's explore some of the species which still call Bangalore their home! Turtles The most common species found in Bangalore is the Indian Pond Terrapin. We have rescued quite a few of them over the years. Their shells vary from reddish to dark brown and have black streaks. Next is the Indian Flapshell Turtle, with an olive green shell. These species have been native to Bangalore for a long time. However, recent urbanisation is causing a lot of issues for their sustenance. Over the years, we have rescued turtles with broken shells, from conditions o...