Meet Bani
Name: Bani
Charity: Wildlife SOS
species: Asian Elephant
Location: Elephant Hospital Campus, Mathura, India
Image Courtesy of Wildlife SOS
Bani is a young Asian elephant rescued by Wildlife SOS after a train collision at around nine months old. She arrived at the Elephant Hosptial Campus unable to stand and with limited movement in her hind legs; after months of specialist care and physiotherapy, she’s slowly gaining confidence and mobility and can now stand and walk for short periods each day.
Buddies For Paws proudly supports her ongoing rehabilitation and care through Wildlife SOS.
Latest Updates
Welcome Bani to the BFP Family
Bani officially joined the Buddies for Paws guardian family in 2025. She lives at the Elephant Hospital Campus in Mathura, India where a dedicated team of veterinarians and caregivers support her recovery every day.
Nov 25, 2025
First Steps Forward
When she was rescued, Bani couldn’t stand or walk without support. Thanks to daily physiotherapy, laser therapy, and Ayurvedic oil massages, she can now stand and take short walks independently, a significant milestone in her recovery.
Nov 25, 2025
Mud Baths & Mischief
Bani loves mud baths, rolling, splashing, and coating herself from trunk to tail. She has also learned how to sneak bananas and sugarcane from her caregivers when they’re not looking.
Nov 25, 2025
Hydrotherapy
To build strength safely, Bani practices walking in a hydrotherapy pool. The buoyancy of the water supports her hind legs and helps with balance and movement. All of this is slowly helping build Bani’s confidence.
Nov 25, 2025
Growing Stronger
Bani uses special protective boots when she walks, helping reduce injury when she drags her hind feet. Always playful, she has turned them into a game. The moment a boot is strapped on, she kicks it off and waits for a caregiver to put it back on again. This mischievous routine keeps her active and entertained, and lets her carers know she’s full of energy and on the right path to recovery.
Nov 25, 2025
Bani's Ready for Christmas
Bani is getting ready for her second Christmas at the Wildlife SOS sanctuary. As soon as she sees her caregivers dressed as Santa she knows she is in for lots of treats. Her confidence and strength is building day by day and she cant wait to see what surprises they have for her.
Dec 22, 2025
How Support Helps
When you support Bani and Wildlife SOS, you help protect:
Veterinary treatment and physiotherapy
Hydrotherapy and warm oil massage
Food and fresh fruit
Specialized mobility
24/7 caregivers and medical support
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