India, Dec. 28 -- Rescued elephants and bears, along with their dedicated caregivers, celebrated Christmas at the Wildlife SOS centres in Agra, Mathura and Bengaluru. Caregivers dressed as Santa Claus joined the animals, creating a joyful atmosphere. "Mystery boxes" filled with popcorn, peanuts, dates, coconut, and honey were placed in enclosures to encourage natural foraging behavior.

Bani has waged a heroic struggle after she was paralysed in a train collision, in which she also lost her mother. Her stirring story of hope was carried in these columns in February and March 2024. Bani has since regained much of the mobility, thanks to the collective efforts of SOS veterinarians, caregivers and international experts.

However, the well-be...