India’s Elephants- Wildlife SOS’s Approach to Welfare and Conservation

This seminar is part of the Animal Matters Seminar Series presented by Tufts Center for Animals and Public Policy, Tufts Elephant Conservation Alliance, and Office of Continuing Education Programs

Speaker: Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-founder and CEO, Wildlife SOS

Franklin M. Loew Veterinary Education Center, 2nd Floor, Hamilburg Lecture Hall (HLH) and on Zoom. Joining remotely? Register in advance here

Asian elephants are an endangered species, with fewer than 40,000 individuals remaining worldwide. Over 60% of this population is found in India, making the country critical to the species’ long-term survival. Indian elephant populations face significant threats, including habitat fragmentation, human-wildlife conflict, and the ongoing demand for elephants in captivity. Wildlife SOS is working to both improve the welfare of captive elephants as well as implementing creative strategies to protect them in the wild. Kartick Satyanarayan, a leading expert in this field, will share his insights and firsthand experiences in rescuing and safeguarding India's elephants.

Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-Founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS is known for his efforts to resolve the illegal practice of ‘dancing’ bears in India. He is focused on tackling wildlife conservation issues through biodiversity conservation, protecting habitat and creating conservation and education programs to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in India.

In 1995, he founded the charity Wildlife SOS India (wildlifesos.org) with Geeta Seshamani that runs several projects to support wildlife conservation in India including the largest rehabilitation center in the world for Sloth bears and the first ever Elephant Hospital in India. 
Wildlife SOS works with indigenous communities and in partnership with the Indian Government to tackle the increasing human-wildlife conflict through awareness. Kartick is an Honorary Wildlife Warden of Delhi, member of the state wildlife advisory board, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, Member - Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, Member - Central Zoo Authority, and Member of the Leopard Conflict committee of the National Tiger Conservation Authority of India.  He is a recipient of the San Diego Zoo Global Conservation Medal for “Conservation in Action” (2018) and has been felicitated with the Maharana Udai Singh Award, 2019, for conservation, and community rehabilitation work.

Members of the public are invited to attend this seminar at no charge.

Made possible by the generous support of the Elizabeth A. Lawrence Endowed Fund

Event is good for 1 non-medical interactive CEU in all states that recognize AVMA-approved continuing education providers. A registration QR code will be posted for in person attendance.