PFA Bangalore - Setup Cilnical Diagnostic Laboratory
Saturday, 16 March 2013 04:35
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 In the process of medical treatments of the debilitated wild life, PFA Clinical Laboratory has been set up in the shelter with basic facilities with help of Donor Sri Sandeep Sukumar, inaugurated by RFO Mr Nagaraj- Kagalipura Range Office on 21.12.2012.
Our lab has been able to be helpful in Diagnosing or the under lined condition of the patient for the precise treatments in kites majorly, which are being prone to new kinds of diseases with their new kinds of eating habits influenced by city’s garbage of drugged commercial chicken waste by Chicken meat Vendors of the city who have been responsible to amend the Natural character of the Black kites from Bird’s of Prey to being dependable on human throws and this is disturbing the ecology in great pace with other species.
We also have discovered pentastomida parasites in a gravid Russell’s viper while at post mortem.
The Lab Diagnosis shall be made use to understand and set the health standards of the hundreds of south Indian urban wild life to serve them in better way. [Image Gallery]
PFA Bangalore - Released Monkeys in the Forest
Thursday, 07 March 2013 23:36
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 8 Sub adults that were rescued and tended from the time they were one or two days/months old were released after two and half years of constant gentle care in keeping/kicking their wild instincts. 8 kids - off they jumped release cage into the wilderness giving us a MBA certificate.This Monkey Business Administration certificates are endorsed to team members - Kom, Somu, Vikas, Maya, Dr Valandikar, Dr Ramesh, Volunteers Dr Kiran, Vinutha, Vinay, ChetanV, Gagan & Shishir who were true in serving these precious souls. 6 Adults rescued and recovered from different kinds of traumas were also released along with them. All the monkeys that were released are observed to be well adopted in the released habitat as per the post release observations by volunteers. [Image Gallery]
PFA Bangalore - Build Pond in Thurahalli Forest
Friday, 01 March 2013 08:58
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 A dried man made water hole of 2 lack litre capacity inside the Thurahalli forest meant for about 43 (estimated) Stags and expectant spotted dears in the patch was filled up to the top level with water by PFA Volunteers. PFA feels proud to thank all the volunteers who have contributed their incentive money awarded by PFA Bangalore for this noble cause. This water sources plenty of Birds, Mammals, Amphibians & Reptile species dwelling in the forest. [Image Gallery]
PFA Bangalore -Rescued Two Russell Vipers
Tuesday, 26 February 2013 21:19
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 On 12.12.12, PFA Bangalore had a Great rescue of the year 2012 by Volunteers Gagan & Chetan. Two courting Russell’s Vipers were spotted by residents and we were called for rescue of the snakes from the crowd that were planning to kill the pair. Russell’s Vipers mate in low bushes where there is opening for sunlight and unfortunately get noticed by people residing in high flats in apartments in the outskirts of the city. When volunteers arrived the spot they noticed the lovers were fused.Volunteer Gagan has rescued them in such a way that they remained fused till they were brought to shelter and shifted in the snake box. Oweful thanks to Gagan and Chetan for this excellent rescue which kept the nature's cycle conserved.The committed lovers were released in the safest habitat where female followed the male in the wild.
Generally fully grown Russell’s Vipers are observed to remain fused for about 3 hours where in male keeps kicking spermatozoa which can stay alive for an year in the ovum and female stores few for, if she is not mated in next season. They court for about a month in the same place and at the same time in daylight. [Image Gallery]
Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 February 2013 23:24
PFA Bangalore - Rescued Black Kite inside an Aperture
Monday, 25 February 2013 21:16
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 A Black Kite trapped inside an aperture of apartment buildings in about 50 ft depth was rescued adventurously by Volunteers Megnath & Suresh.
Mr Megnath & Mr Surseh are two of persons who carry on their living from mason works and as coconut tree climbers who get paid towards their labour of climbing trees and cutting tender coconuts by the coconut farm owners. Inspired by the PFA wild life activities they volunteer for such kind of adventurous rescues. Electrician Mr Malla and Building painter Mr Prakash are also two climber members who volunteer and rescue Birds stuck in Manjas. [Image Gallery]
Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 February 2013 23:24
PFA Bangalore - Rescued a Cat
Monday, 25 February 2013 21:14
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 PFA Bangalore rescued a Cat which has climbed a coconut tree and was not able to climb down.The cat jumped down exactly on the carpet that has been spread and held by the people on the ground and ran off out of sight with in no time. All Muslim residents of Ganganagar called PFA and thanked and appreciated the rescue. [Image Gallery]
Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 February 2013 23:12
PFA Bangalore - Peafowl Rescued
Sunday, 24 February 2013 21:03
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 A Peafowl that was rescued in September 2012 with severe injuries on its rump caused due to dog attack was successfully recovered with treatments. It took long time for the wound to recover and feathers to grow back. The national bird was released in the wild in presence of KFD officials. [Image Gallery]
Last Updated on Monday, 25 February 2013 22:57
PFA Bangalore - Summry December 2012
Friday, 08 February 2013 10:30
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Please find the summary of rescue report for the month of December 2012
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Summary of wild life report for December 2012
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Species
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Rescued
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Released
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In care
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Dead
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Reptiles
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Bronze Back Snake
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1
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1
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0
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0
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Chekered Keel Back Snake
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2
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1
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0
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1
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Spectacle Cobra
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26
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23
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0
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3
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Common Krait
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1
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1
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0
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0
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Common Trinket Snake
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1
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1
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0
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0
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Rat Snake
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24
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24
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0
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0
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Russell's Viper
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12
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11
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0
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1
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Wolf Snake
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2
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2
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0
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0
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Saw Scaled Viper
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1
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0
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0
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1
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70
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64
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0
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6
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Birds
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Asian Koel
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5
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3
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2
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0
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Barn Owl
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12
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7
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4
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1
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Black eared Kite
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1
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1
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0
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0
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Black Kite
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42
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22
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14
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6
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Cattle Egret
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2
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1
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0
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1
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Common Kestrel
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1
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0
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1
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0
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House Crow
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2
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0
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1
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1
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Jungle Crow
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1
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0
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1
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0
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Jungle Owlet
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1
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1
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0
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0
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Oriental Turtle dove
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1
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0
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0
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1
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Red Wattle Lap wing
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1
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0
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0
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1
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Rose Ring Parakeet
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3
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0
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3
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0
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Short eared owl
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1
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0
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0
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1
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Spotted Munia
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1
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0
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0
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1
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Spotted Owlet
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1
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1
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0
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0
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75
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36
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26
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13
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Mammals
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Bonnet Macaque
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8
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0
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3
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5
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Flying Fox
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1
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0
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0
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1
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Short nosed fruit bat
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2
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1
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0
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1
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Palm Squirrels
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8
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0
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4
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4
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19
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1
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7
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11
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Grand Total
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164
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101
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33
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30
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Last Updated on Sunday, 10 February 2013 22:17
PFA Bangalore - Achivement Certificates
Friday, 08 February 2013 10:30
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 19 number of PFA Bangalore Volunteers were felicitated with their achievement certificates based on their contribution for the Year 2012.
| Best Volunteer Award |
Yashas Siddhi |
| All Round Achiever |
Vinay Jadav |
| Best Reptile Rescuer |
Gagan Gowda |
| Best Neonatal Care Taker |
Vinutha T D |
| Best Rehabilitator |
Koustav Poddar |
| Model Volunteer |
Shishir |
| Academic Interest (Wild Life) |
Binod Borah |
| Best Snake Rescuer |
Lakshith. G |
| Best Bird Rescuer |
Rajiv |
| Dedicated Rescuer |
Adarsh P |
| Ring Road Rescuer |
Pradeep |
| In House Care Taker |
Dileep |
| Excellent Rescuer |
Deepak.J |
| Excellent Rescuer |
Ahipa Prasad |
| Excellent Rescuer |
Ambika |
| Excellent Rescuer |
Raghu Pandit |
| Excellent Rescuer |
Cheten V |
| Excellent Rescuer |
Naveen |
| Excellent Rescuer |
Sagar |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 10 February 2013 22:16
PFA Bangalore : Briefs of september 2012 wild life report.
Thursday, 01 November 2012 10:30
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Briefs of few rescues for the period of September 2012:
 Total of 46 birds, 61 Reptiles and 23 mammals, were rescued and admitted in the shelter from all over city for the month.
One Juvenile coucal rescued is under nursing and being treated for tumoroid mass in abdomen. One adult coucal rescued had an eye injury and was released after recovery. One coucal which was suffering from gastro enteric infection died in care.
Last Updated on Thursday, 01 November 2012 19:14
PFA Bangalore - Celebrated Birthday
Tuesday, 04 September 2012 19:22
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 PFA Bangalore celebrated Birthday of Mrs. Mankea Gandhi by planted following trees in the shelter on 26th August.
| Sl. No |
Plants |
Scientific Name |
Quantity |
| 1 |
Taare |
Terminalia Bellirica |
10 |
| 2 |
Tamarind |
Tamarindus Indica |
5 |
| 3 |
Apple |
Madhuca langifolia |
5 |
| 4 |
Honne |
Pterocarpus Marsuphinus |
4 |
| 5 |
Jackfruit |
Artocarpus Heterophyllus |
3 |
| 6 |
Challe Hannu |
Cordia myxa |
2 |
| 7 |
Atti |
Ficus racemosa |
3 |
| 8 |
Mango |
Mangifera Indica |
4 |
| 9 |
Muttuga |
Butea monosperma |
2
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| 10 |
Nerale |
Syzigium Cumini |
4 |
| 11 |
Nelli |
Phyllanthus emblica |
2 |
| 12 |
Shivni |
Gmelina Arborea |
2 |
| 13 |
Banyan |
Ficus benghalensis |
2 |
| 14 |
Singapore Cherry |
Muntingia Calabura |
5 |
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Total |
48 |
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Last Updated on Monday, 10 September 2012 00:15
PFA Bangalore- Wild Life Resuce Report of March 2012
Sunday, 06 May 2012 20:50
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Summary For the period of March 2012
| Species |
Rescued |
Released |
Dead |
In Care |
| Banded Racer Snake |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0
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| Barn Owl |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Bonnet Macaque |
7 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
| Brahminy Kite |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
| Bronze Back |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Cattle Egret |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Cobra |
51 |
48 |
3 |
0 |
| Crow |
6 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
| Eagle Owl |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Green Vine Snake |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Jungle Babbler |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Kites |
55 |
43 |
3 |
9 |
| Indian Robin Nestlings |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
| Rose Ring Parakeet |
10 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
| Rat Snakes |
22 |
22 |
0 |
0 |
| Russell's Viper |
17 |
17 |
0 |
0 |
| Short Nosed Fruit Bat |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
| Squirrels |
5 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
| Streaked Kukri Snake |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| White Cheeked Barbet |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
192 |
141 |
27 |
24 |
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Last Updated on Monday, 07 May 2012 21:04
PFA Bangalore - Summary For the period of Feb 2012
Sunday, 15 April 2012 20:40
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Summary For the period of Feb 2012
| Species |
Rescued |
Released |
Dead |
In care |
| Barn Owls |
4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
| Bonnet Macaque |
8 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
| Black Naped Hare |
4 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
| Checkered Keel Back |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Cobra |
61 |
60 |
1 |
0 |
| Crow |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Dove |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
| Kite |
27 |
19 |
2 |
6 |
| Little Carmorant |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Koel |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Munia |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Parakeets |
8 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
| Rat Snake |
11 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
| Red Sand Boa |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Russell's Viper |
8 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
| Spotted Owlet |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Squirrel |
10 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
| Streaked Kukri Snake |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Trinket Snake |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Barbet |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Total |
156 |
113 |
22 |
22 |
[Image Gallery]
Last Updated on Thursday, 19 April 2012 00:28
PFA Bangalore - Briefs of February 2012 : Wild Life Rescues
Sunday, 15 April 2012 20:31
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Briefs of February 2012 wild life rescues-PFA Bangalore
Total of 156 rescues which comprise 4 Barn owls, 8 Bonnet Macaques, 4 Black Nape Hare, 1 Chekered Keel Black Snake, 61 Cobras, 1 Crow, 3 Doves, 27 Kites, 1 Little Carmorant, 1 Koel, 2 Munias, 8 Parakeets, 11 Rat Snakes, 1 Red Sand Boa, 8 Russell Vipers, 2 Spotted Owlets, 10 Squirrels, 1 Streaked Kukri Snake, 1 Trinket Snake, 1 White Cheek Barbet.
PFA conducted a training and awareness program on “Reptile rescue” at Hosur as per the request of ACF Padma in order to train rangers and gaurds of the forest department. DFO also advised and requested to conduct camps at PFA shelter for selected gaurds and provide them practical training in our regular urban wild life rescue.
Out of 4 Barn owls rescued in the month, one Barn Owl which was stuck to Pest control adhesive was rescued at Shankar nagar-G K Motors by rescue staff member Chetan and brought to shelter at the right time. The glued feathers were cut off and the bird was released successfully after its medication course of 10 days. Another one which hit to transparent glass of a building in RT Nagar was rescued and medicated successfully and was soft released in our campus. Other two Barn Owls rescued were with broken wing bones and could not be saved.
A young Bonnet Macaque was in captivity with Mr Rudranna in Kamakshipalya.The monkey was kept in a small cage which has caused Kyphosis and lack of mental firmness. Mr Rudranna was sensitized about his felonious offence and the monkey was brought to PFA. Thoug it was too late for the monkey repented Rudranna pays continuous visit to shelter travelling 80 kms to serve fruits & vegetables for other monkeys at the shelter.
Bonnet Macaque rescued at Kanakpura by our Primate rescuers “Vikas & Somu” at nightly hours was in a state of paralysis. The monkey has been treated for 8 days by Massage Therapy and has recovered from the trauma.
Bonnet Macaque fallen from height of a building at Vidyapeta Circle had many open injuries and the monkey was treated with sutures and antibiotics. As there were no fractures the monkey is improving and injuries are drying fast in care at the shelter.
A Black nape hare hunted for table purpose of was ceased by the police and the same was released in the Bantnal reserve forest range by PFA staff & Police.
A Cobra hit by stone in a water sump, a cobra injured less severely by a bike’s run over and a cobra rescued form chain sprocket of a pulsar bike with grease all over body were treated at shelter and released in wild after the complete recovery.
Main Shiva temples of the city were on vigil on Sivarathri and 2 cobras were confiscated from snake charmers by volunteers at Airport road Shiva Temple .
Mr Hitesh a real estate employee rescued a Black Kite hit to glass in the building at a construction site and brought it to shelter. The kite was released successfully after the healings of the wounds and injury.
A Little Cormorant was spotted by Ms Karuna resident of BTM lay out in her backyard. The bird was rescued, treated and released successfully at Mylasandra Lake Forest Range .
A white cheek Barbet hit by stone at PES College , Hoskerhalli was rescued by Volunteers and the bird was in care for 10 days and was released successfully.
2 Orphaned Spotted owlet nestlings in a residence at RR Nagar are being nurtured at shelter.
A Red Sand Boa was rescued at Banaswadi Railway station and released at Bantnal Forest range in presence of Cell officers.
Awareness programme for Children from “Spastics Society of Karnataka”-an NGO that works for the welfare of children with neuromuscular disability was conducted at our knowledge centre. The society thanked very much for all volunteers for the hosting and the challenged children expressed their content towards their experience at shelter.
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Last Updated on Monday, 23 April 2012 00:46
PFA Bangalore - Rescued & Activities
Monday, 05 March 2012 22:32
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A Total of 145 number of rescues for the month of January with 7 Barn owls, 1 Bat, 4 Bonnet Macaques, 1 Brain fever Bird, 1 Cattle Egret, 1 Chameleon, 49 Cobras, 1 Crow, 1 Eagle Owl, 1 Shikra, 27 Kites, 2 Asiatic Koels, 7 Parakeets, 13 Rat Snakes, 1 Red Sand Boa, 7 Russell Vipers, 1 Saw Scaled Viper, 1 Soft Shell Turtle, 14 Squirrels, 3 Trinket Snakes, 1 Vine Snake and 1 Barbet.
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A Cattle Egret was stuck in a tree at about a height of 40 feet in Padmanabhanagar. PFA requested Fire Brigade to provide help in the rescue. The rescue van was at the spot within 10 minutes of the call. All residents thanked volunteer Yeshas and Fire department after the rescue.
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A Shikra with paralyzed legs was rescued from a Factory at Attibele industrial area.The bird was medicated and a week’s care with massage therapy culminated to successful release of the bird.
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A Soft-shell turtle was ceased from a fisherman at Begur and the same was released in to Bantnal state forest region along with 1 Red Sand Boa, 1 Saw Scaled Viper, 1 Russell’s viper, 1 Trinket Snake in presence of Forest cell officers.
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A squirrel with limb fracture was treated at PFA shelter and successfully released after its recovery.
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A dehydrated eagle owl was rescued at Bharathinagar and got released back to nature after its 1 week’s care.
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A female Asiatic Koel bitten by dog was rescued from Bhuvaneshwarinagar. The Bird recovered from the trauma after medical treatments for a period of 18 days and was soft released.
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4 Parakeets were ceased by PFA volunteers at different places and one parakeet was surrendered by Mr Subramaniam & Family from their captivity at the event of an “Interaction programme with Forest Cell Officers” conducted at our Knowledge centre.
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A female Bonnet Macaque that was lying unconscious on the terrace of Mr Muniswamy, a resident of Varthur was rescued where she has bled profusely with a foetal membrane hanging out of body and the palpation of abdomen felt large soft mass. Our vet decided to operate on it and conducted “Hysterectomy surgery successfully”
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Students from Griffith University – Australia who visited PFA shelter complemented that this is the best NGO among all those they visited in Bangalore.
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Last Updated on Friday, 09 March 2012 22:56
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