Tuhin Satarkar

A tiger strayed into a human-dominated landscape in Andhra Pradesh. What happened next tested every rule of wildlife management under pressure. @TSatarkar @resqct team was called in by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department to assist in the capture. A tiger from Maharashtra. A team from Maharashtra. In service of Andhra Pradesh, a state that chose to give safe haven to this magnificent animal. What followed was one of the most challenging captures we have ever been part of. A crowd that had never seen a tiger before. Panic, pressure, and intensity at a scale we had never experienced. The tiger was captured safely. Health-checked. Radio-collared. And successfully reintroduced into the wild. This is what frontline conservation looks like: Science and guts. Planning and pressure. Skill and nerve. We do it because we believe we can and because the animal deserves nothing less. Deepest gratitude to the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department for placing their trust in us. We also sincerely thank the District Administration, District Police, and every official, organisation, and frontline team member who stood by us and coordinated tirelessly through the operation. And to our donors, thank you for powering the teams and systems that make this work possible. #Tiger #WildlifeRescue #Conservation #RESQCT #AndhraPradesh @shivgangal_ifs @APEnvFor @AndhraPradeshCM @PawanKalyan @resqct @WWFINDIA @hyticos @ntca_india @wii_india @CZA_Delhi

RESQ CT Roha and Pune teams rescuing animals, humans and anything we find alive. Operation in coordination with NDRF, AHD. #solapurfloods #FloodRelief #SpeciesNoBar @TSatarkar @NachiketUtpat

Promoting responsible wildlife behaviour feels like running on a treadmill—just when you gain ground, influencers hit the reset button with their reckless antics. The internet is a breeding ground for bad examples, and the masses, eager to emulate, keep the cycle spinning. Progress gets made, only to be undone by viral irresponsibility. Feel like throwing chatting and forwarding apps in the bin... nothing like a good forward to keep the nonsense alive! #ifyouknowyouknow

Leopards living on the edges of cities (where agricultural fields and fragmented forest patches meet the expanding urban sprawl) sometimes stray in while searching for food. But a wrong turn or mistimed move can leave them trapped. Swift action is key to keeping both wildlife and

For the first time, a Eurasian Otter has been recorded in Pune District, Maharashtra, marking a new chapter in the region’s wildlife history. This discovery, was made possible by a recent rescue operation conducted by RESQ CT and the Pune Forest Department, bringing renewed

@iid_sp @neha_panchamiya Night, around 10:30 pm !

@neha_panchamiya Remarkable footage ! Was this at night time or day when the thermal drone captured this ?

"Amchi bakri uchhali..." (the leopard took our goat). A man was overheard speaking in Marathi on the phone. We rushed near the site, determined to assess the situation aerially. While scanning the area with the thermal drone, just a few hundred meters away, nestled among the bushes, we spotted the leopard and then to our shock, a group of Dhangars—nomads who had set up camp nearby—calmly passing by, just a few feet away from the leopard. It was panic for a few seconds as the humans came into the frame of the screen. But before we could send in an alert, the #leopard backed away giving them safe passage. Despite such close proximity, the leopard showed no sign of hostility, its attention solely on the prey it had captured. I am often struck by the profound harmony that can exist in nature, despite the occasional conflicts we hear about in the news. This is a powerful reminder that wildlife encounters are nuanced, and it's unjust to judge all leopards based on isolated incidents. Rather than making sweeping generalisations, let us appreciate the diversity of life around us and approach #wildlife encounters with respect and understanding. It is through this lens of reverence and humility that true harmony with nature can be achieved. VC: @TSatarkar @resqct on the thermal UAV monitoring a leopard that convinced us it really wasn't a HWC situation - often, you just need to back down, and let things play out.

Over 150 critically injured birds are pouring into RESQ Wildlife TTC. Disastrously strong winds and rain took several trees and hundred of birds down near #Baramati #Pune. The RESQ team spent the entire night recovering the ones alive. In the aftermath of nature's fury, there is

In a race against time, the RESQ CT team joined forces with the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department to save a Bengal tigress in distress. Ensnared in the Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) - India's largest tiger reserve, the tigress faced a critical situation. Watch the video to see the RESQ CT X NSTR team in action and witness some exceptional (and speedy!) teamwork. @AP_Forest @nstr_tiger @resqct @TSatarkar @DrChetanVanjari @NachiketUtpat @bahardutt @GargiRawat @rohitkhilnani

Reflecting on a year of commitment and collaboration for conservation: 2023 at RESQ, a year in review! This video is a testament to the resilience, dedication, and shared purpose that has guided us through the challenges and successes of the past year. As we recap the year, we're reminded not just of achievements, but of the daily rollercoaster of feelings experienced by our teams - joy, hope and bittersweet. We've learned that growth is measured not only in numbers - but in the animal and human lives we've touched and the bonds we've strengthened. Join us in revisiting the remarkable milestones achieved in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and management of human-wildlife interactions. As we look back, we're reminded of the power of collective effort and look forward to #2024 with humility, knowing that we have …miles to go before we sleep! A heartfelt thank you and sincere gratitude to every one of our supporters, none of this would be possible without YOU 🙏 …and from the entire team at @resqct, we wish you a very #HappyNewYear! #WildlifeConservation @TSatarkar @NachiketUtpat @AbhimahaleWild @Resq_EcoEcho @DrChetanVanjari @harshad18397

@ranjeetnature @neha_panchamiya @resqct @AbhimahaleWild @NachiketUtpat Yes!

@neha_panchamiya @TSatarkar @resqct @AbhimahaleWild @NachiketUtpat Rusty Spotted?

In search of a leopard inside an agricultural field.. @TSatarkar 's eyes in the sky found another unexpected mini #wildcat instead #guesswho (who continued snoozing as we went on looking for her larger cousin)

Leopards x 3, a day of back-to-back rescues @resqct... makes you wonder just how many leopards are out there! In Nashik: A duo of leopards decided to embark on a city tour. In a race against time @Resq_EcoEcho and Nashik FD skillfully managed to safely capture these adventurous leopards in the urban chaos, all within a swift 3 hours. @AbhimahaleWild 🫡 In Shrigonda: A 3-month-old cub's adventure took a turn when it ended up in a well. Slightly wet and cold, our team faced a crucial decision. Prioritising the cub's welfare and placing faith in nature's bond, the RESQ-ECO Daund team warmed it up and opted for a manual reunion the same night. At 4 am, mother came for her cub and they were reunited! #NachiketAwadhani Blurred boundaries between humans and wildlife in human dominated landscapes.. Everyday is new challenge in managing their interactions safely @resqct @TSatarkar @NachiketUtpat @DrChetanVanjari @MahaForest @akshay_journo @chaitralicMT

Every single successful wild reunion is one less cub saved from going into lifetime captivity. After 3 days of tracking, multiple set ups, patiently waiting for hours..at 4:30 am the leopard mom finally arrived, called out for her cub, and our teams opened up the door of the cage

RT @neha_panchamiya: 🚨Mission 🐆: In an unfortunate series of events, a young leopard attacked four children in Dhule, resulting in the loss…

The Egyptian vulture is more than just a soaring beauty; its a clever tool-user that can crack open eggs with precision! Unfortunately, nature's own problem-solver has landed into trouble & is under medical rehabilitation at RESQ now - 🤞 for a swift recovery! #IndiAves

🐆 Not too far from Pune, a young leopard cub took an unintended plunge into a well. Quickly rescued using a trap cage, we convinced the locals to allow us to attempt a reunion at the spot. Overcoming challenges, including a manual pulley operation and staying camouflaged 800 meters away, the cub was monitored thru the cams anxiously. Thankfully for this cub, the reunion was purr-fectly quick. The skies celebrated with us — nature's nod of approval, the heavens opened up with rain just as the two were reunited and the cub was back in it's mothers embrace. (whew!) Pune Forest Department x RESQ CT

Breaking Mews! A young lady #leopard tried her hand (or paw) at being a 'chicken whisperer' 🐔 but ended up in a bit of a coop-tastrophe 😅 The Nashik Forest Department called in the RESQ Nashik team to help give her a bit of a chill pill (you know, for everyone's safety) before her VIP transfer to a regular cage for health assessment. She will be released shortly!

What is wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, and what is it not? Contrary to popular belief, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation is no fairy tale. resqct.org/resq-blog/ethi… At @resqct as we navigate through the rescue and rehabilitation of thousands of animals each year, we’ve guided ourselves through this blueprint of ethics charted out for our rescuers, rehabilitators, and veterinarians. It expands our duty beyond the individual animal. It makes us accountable to ourselves, the people who entrust the animal's care to us, our colleagues, and society at large. It drives us to be accountable, diligent, and dedicated, constantly striving to improve the quality of care given to the animals under our supervision. Read and share if it strikes a chord with you too!

Gaur translocation: successfully darted, stabilised & transported to his new home. Strategic planning + a UAV guided mission helped keep teams safe & the animal stress free. #thebestpart his final jump to freedom in the end! Pune Forest Dept x RESQ CT #technologyforwildlife

Topple, retrieve, pacify, run off! Two leopard cubs successfully reunited with their mother by RESQ Nashik Division x Nashik Forest Department . No better outcome than this for young wild ones!

RT @neha_panchamiya: Well, leopard finally rescued! A leopard was reported took an unexpected plunge into a well near Nashik. The Nashik Fo…