PfA Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre

  When most of us think of Bangalore’s wildlife, we picture kites circling above, snakes crossing garden paths, or monkeys leaping between rooftops. But hiding in the shadows of the city’s trees, moving under the cover of night, is one of our most mysterious and misunderstood creatures: the slender loris . With its wide, round eyes and delicate limbs, the slender loris (Loris lydekkerianus) looks almost like a creature from folklore. It is, in fact, one of India’s few nocturnal primates — and a native of southern India, including parts of urban and peri-urban Bangalore . Despite its endearing appearance, the slender loris is highly elusive , seldom seen, and sadly, increasingly under threat . A Secretive Species with a Fragile Future Slender lorises are solitary, slow-moving, and nocturnal , using their enormous eyes and keen sense of smell to forage for insects, tree sap, small reptiles, and fruit at night. They play a critical ecological role in insect control and pollination, ...

When an injured kite crashes onto a rooftop, a python is discovered curled up in a city basement, or a baby civet cries alone after being separated from its mother, their first hope begins here , at PfA Wildlife Hospital . But the real story? It’s not just rescue—it’s the science, sweat, and strategy behind every animal’s journey back to the wild. A Hospital Unlike Any Other PfA Wildlife Hospital is India’s only comprehensive facility dedicated to the medical care and rehabilitation of urban wildlife. We treat thousands of animals every year , from over 200 native species, each with unique needs. A black kite scorched by electrocution undergoes surgery, long-term care, and months of flight reconditioning. A dehydrated snake requires temperature-controlled healing with minimal human contact. A baby squirrel? Fed every two hours, even through the night. Healing Is Not One-Size-Fits-All At PfA, wildlife rehabilitation is a science and an art . Our teams customize treatment protocols for ...

  When we think of Bangalore’s wildlife, snakes may not be the first creatures that come to mind—but perhaps they should be. Often misunderstood and unfairly feared, these remarkable reptiles are not just surviving in our ever-expanding city—they're thriving, and in doing so, they quietly uphold the ecological balance of our urban environment. Meet Bangalore’s Snakes The city is home to a surprising variety of snake species, both venomous and non-venomous. Some of the most commonly encountered include: Spectacled Cobra ( Naja naja ) – A venomous but typically shy snake, often misinterpreted as aggressive when it is merely trying to flee. Indian Rat Snake ( Ptyas mucosa ) – Non-venomous and lightning-fast, it’s frequently mistaken for a cobra due to its size and coloring. Common Krait ( Bungarus caeruleus ) – A nocturnal, highly venomous species with a potent neurotoxin, rarely seen during the day. Russell’s Viper ( Daboia russelii ) – One of the most dangerous snakes in India, ofte...