more-inNearly a year ago, a sloth bear cub was found bleeding profusely from a torn leg in Bhopal. When the Delhi-based Wildlife SOS team rescued her, she was found whimpering in pain. The cub, who was named Rose, was transferred to the Wildlife SOS bear rescue and rehabilitation facility in Agra for long-term treatment and lifetime care. Petition to AmazonA team of veterinarians conducted a series of intensive surgical procedures to save her from the rapidly spreading infection in the torn leg. Following her rescue, Rose also inspired the NGO to petition e-retailing giant Amazon to remove all listings of snares and traps from its portal.

Source: The Hindu February 20, 2017 19:52 UTC