Rescue Efforts for Heat-affected Wildlife in Mumbai
Heat-affected birds, animals rescued
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In April, 97 mammals, birds, and reptiles were rescued in the Mumbai region due to rising temperatures. The Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare and forest department officials reported that many animals were suffering from dehydration and heat stroke, and they will be rehabilitated before being released back into the wild.
- 0197 animals rescued from the Mumbai region in April.
- 02Species included langurs, macaques, flamingos, and various reptiles.
- 03Most animals suffered from dehydration and heat stroke.
- 04Rescue efforts led by the Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare.
- 05Animals will be rehabilitated before being released back into the wild.
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In response to rising temperatures, 97 mammals, birds, and reptiles were rescued in the Mumbai region in April by the Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW) and local forest department personnel. The rescued animals included various species such as Hanuman langurs, bonnet macaques, flamingos, and over 12 species of snakes. Many of these animals were found suffering from dehydration and heat stroke. Pawan Sharma, the Founder and President of RAWW, stated that the rescued wildlife will undergo rehabilitation before being released back into their natural habitats. This initiative highlights the urgent need for wildlife protection amid extreme weather conditions.
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The rescue efforts address the immediate threat to wildlife posed by extreme heat, emphasizing the need for ongoing wildlife conservation and rehabilitation efforts.
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