Wildlife S.O.S - Bear Rescue Centre

India / Karnataka / Anekal /
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It's a unique, species-specific rescue center, for rescued dancing Sloth bears (Melursus ursinus), of Karnataka. It's a collaborative venture between Wildlife S.O.S, a non-governmental organization, and Karnataka Forest Dept.

As on August 15, 2009, there are 85 sloth bears in the rescue centre. It's a 50-acre campus. The Bear Safari is also in this premises, on the right.

The mission of the organization is to rescue the remaining ruthlessly tortured dancing bears of Karnataka, which is estimated to be around 26, as of date.

For further details, please visit : www.wildlifesos.org
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Coordinates:   12°47'0"N   77°33'25"E
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