PfA Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre

  As the Bengaluru sun begins to bake the city’s concrete, we aren't the only ones feeling the heat. At PFA Wildlife Hospital , March marks the beginning of "Snake Season." With the rising temperatures, our rescue helpline starts ringing more frequently with reports of snakes in gardens, basements, and even apartment balconies. But before you reach for a stick, let’s demystify our misunderstood neighbors. Why are they showing up now? Snakes are ectothermic (cold-blooded). During the cooler months, they are less active, but as March hits, their metabolism kicks into high gear. They emerge for three main reasons: Hydration: Just like us, snakes get thirsty. They often wander into homes looking for damp areas, water pipes, or garden ponds. Thermoregulation: They are looking for cool, dark places to escape the midday peak heat. Prey: The breeding season for frogs and rodents begins now, providing a buffet that brings snakes closer to human settlements. The "Big Four...

  On March 3rd, the world comes together to celebrate World Wildlife Day —a reminder of the extraordinary diversity of life that shares our planet. At PfA Wildlife Hospital , however, every single day is dedicated to this cause. Because while many see Bengaluru as a city of traffic, tech parks, and towering apartments, we see something else entirely—a living, breathing ecosystem. One where wings cut across the skyline at dawn, silent paws move through tree canopies at night, and ancient species continue to adapt, survive, and thrive alongside us. A City That Is Still Wild Bengaluru is unlike most global metros. Despite rapid urbanisation, it remains home to an astonishing range of wildlife. Over the years, PfA Wildlife Hospital has rescued and treated animals belonging to more than 235 different species —each one a reminder that this city is far more than concrete and glass. In older neighbourhoods, the elusive Slender Loris still moves quietly through connected tree canopies aft...