Divar Animal Welfare Group

07/09/2024

02/08/2024

On the sandy banks of the river a unusual formation catches our sight. Towers have emerged from a heap of sand with shell roofs or has the shell kept the sand from draining away. We can only imagine.

01/08/2024

On a windy rainy day movement is restricted and life slows down even more than usual on the river islands of Goa.

12/06/2024

Help sterilize stray dogs to control the population. Reach out to

PAWS @ 07066029123

Or

Angel for animals @ 07666235281

Try to coordinate with these groups and others in your neighbourhood to confine more than 2 to 3 dogs. This makes easier for the dogs to be picked up and makes the trip worthwhile. The dogs will be dropped back to the same point after they are sterilized.
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"आकारांतल्या कुत्रांच्या जनसंख्येचे नियंत्रण करण्यासाठी संघर्षाच्या स्त्री करा.

PAWs 07066029123

AFA 07666235281

या समुदायांसह व इतरांसह संयुक्तपणे काम करून ज्यांना २ प्राण्यांपेक्षा अधिक प्राण्य संलग्न करणे हळू करा, त्यांना आकारांतल्या कुत्र्यांच्या स्त्री करण्याचे पद्धत करण्यासाठी लांब करा, नंतर त्यांना परत उचलून ठेवण्यासाठी."

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Sunneanchi sonsot vaddot asa ani amkam ti vaittak poddunk xeokta. Uxir zaunche poilim tumchea sunneank kapanv korunk sokol dil'lea ankddeancher sompork korat. Kapanv korunk sodinant zalear tumchea sunneank tumchea durgam bhitor samballun dovrat. Ho son'dex soglleank dhaddat ani kolloyat.

PAWS @ 07066029123

Or

Angel for animals @ 07666235281

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कृपया नीचे दिए गए नंबर पर कुत्तों का नसबंदी करवाने के लिए कॉल करें, जल्दी से जल्दी।। कृपया इस संदेश को उन लोगों तक पहुँचाएं जो सोशल मीडिया नहीं या पढ़ नहीं सकते

PAWS @ 07066029123

Or

Angel for animals @ 07666235281

10/06/2024

Mission Rabies is here on Divar islan today. They are looking out for dog owners. Pass this on. Notify them about pet owners if you spot the. They are wearing thier uniform. Please call the number below to reach out.

28/05/2024

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/humans-are-driving-a-new-kind-of-evolution-in-animals/

Anthropogenic evolution is affecting species across the planet

27/05/2024

Sunday morning, the 25th of May, was the first time many of the islands' residents witnessed a dead Otter this far into the village limits. This was unusual, considering they stay closer to the mangroves and water bodies.

As an island resident or visitor, if you do witness an instance like this, please report it to the Authorities- Panchayat, Forest Department or The Wild Otter Research Centre. Or call / message The Divar Island Project .

Smooth Coated Otters locally known as Uda in Konkani are endangered.

Thanks to the first responders report by Akshay Haldankar and Saiish Prabhudesai, we were able to get help from the Wild Otters Research Centre and the Forest Department.

Evidence indicates this is a vehicular accident. The victim is an adult female.

'Tail tip to nose length 104 cms, canine tooth 2 cms. No external injuries present. Carcass more than 24 hrs old. Internal organs decomposed. Major lesion haemothorax with clots in thoracic cavity & Lung hemorrhagic. Intercostal muscles ruptured.'

According to Ksh*tij from Wild Otters Research Centre, possibilities are that this Otter could be crossing from one pond to another along with a pack and might have been hit by a passing car, or it might be what is called a transient otter, who's become an adult and ventured out, looking to start a new family- looking for a mate, chased by the street dogs and hit by a car.

We are deeply saddened by this occurrence and hope that such instances are not repeated.

Credits to Anupam Srivastav, Arnaldo Araujo, Akshay Haldankar, Saiish Prabhudesai and Wild Otters Research

• About the Smooth Coated Otters

A Smooth-coated otter is characterized by a very smooth, sleek pelage. Their eyes and ears are small, the tail is flattened, limbs are short, strong, and the fore and hind paws are large and well-webbed. These otters have generally been described as fish specialist. They are strong swimmers and hunt in groups.

These otters have several adaptations to help them in the water, such as webbed feet and a waterproof coat. In addition, they move into flooded forests to follow fish populations and cooperate to herd fish together, so they are easier to catch.

Most of the smooth-coated otter's time is spent travelling and foraging, while other activities throughout the day include grooming, social activities, digging, and sprainting

Smooth-coated Otters are an important indicator a healthy freshwater ecosystem. It's population is shrinking in numbers. Any information about them is helpful.

• Current Situation in the river islands

Anthropogenic changes are leading to the death of some of the most beautiful and endangered animal life on the river islands of Goa . Due to rampant construction of houses, concritisation of soil, felling of trees, widening of roads- the distruction of a natural habitat of these endangered species is leading to change in their behaviour to survive.

We must learn to share our space and spare some of our time towards an initiative that will help other fellow inhabitants.

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Ek melolem 'Udd' (Otter in English) Sao Mathias Panchayatichea Bhonvtonni mevlem. Magtam ganvchea lokalagim osleo ghoddneo Panchayatichea nodrek hadcheo.

Hem polloun amkam khub vait dislem ani dukh bhogli. Hea fuddem oslem ghodchem nhoi mhun amchi vinonti.

Oslea zonavoracho ami sambhall korchi goroz asa. Na zalear tanchi sonsod kabar zaun veteli. 'Uddam' mhotvachim punn oslea opghatank lagun moron vetat.

Oslea zanavorache vo sukneache apghat Van khateak ani Panchayatik kollovchye

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गांव की सीमाओं के अंदर एक मृत उद्द (स्थानीय भाषा में कोंकणी में उड्ड कहा जाता है) को साओ मैथियास पंचायत कार्यालय के पास पाया गया। निवासियों और आगंतुकों से पंचायत, वन विभाग, या वाइल्ड उद्दर अनुसंधान केंद्र जैसी प्राधिकरणों को इस तरह के घटनाओं की सूचना देने की अपील की जाती है।

हम इस घटना से गहराई से दुखी हैं और आशा करते हैं कि ऐसी घटनाएँ फिर से न हों।

इन प्रबलवान प्रजातियों और उनके आवास की संरक्षा के लिए संरक्षण प्रयासों की आवश्यकता है। ये स्वच्छजल पारिस्थितिकी स्वास्थ्य के लिए महत्वपूर्ण हैं लेकिन जनसंख्या में गिरावट का सामना कर रहे हैं।

यदि आप किसी पशु या पक्षी संबंधी घटना में शामिल हो चुके हैं, तो कृपया उसे सूचित करें।

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गावातील सीमा क्षेत्रात साओ मैथियास पंचायत कार्यालयाजवर एक मृत उद्द (स्थानिकतेने कोंकणीत 'उद्द' म्हणतात) सापडला. निवासी आणि आगंतुकांनी पंचायत, वन विभाग किंवा वाइल्ड उद्दर संशोधन केंद्र यांसारख्या प्राधिकरणांना अशी प्रकारे प्रकट होणाऱ्या घटनांची सूचना द्यायला आवड करत आहे.

आपल्याला ह्या घटनेच्या दुखापतात पाहून आम्ही खूप दु:खी झालो आहोत आणि आशा आहे की इतर असा पुन्हा सद्या होणार नाही.

इन प्रबोधन प्रयत्नांची आवश्यकता आहे यावर्ती जैविक प्रणालीच्या आरोग्यासाठी अत्यंत महत्वाची आहेत परंतु प्रजातीच्या संख्येतील कमी सामन्यची आहे.

आपल्याला प्राणी किंवा पक्ष्यांसंबंधी घटनेत समाविष्ट झाल्यास कृपया ती सूचित करा.

01/05/2024

'Free-ranging domestic dogs' are dogs that are cared for and at times even have a tag but are free to roam as they please. These dogs are hardy, adaptable, and highly flexible in their diet, can survive on human food scraps and attack other small wild animals. This situation favors the survival of dogs over these other animals.

The increasing human population on islands is leading to the occupation of more forest areas and natural habitats resulting in the widespread presence of dogs as well. In Divar island we have witnessed predatory attacks by dogs on snakes, porcupines, civet cats, otters, pigs, cats and birds.

In addition, there is a high risk of transmission of zoonotic diseases to both humans and domestic livestock.

People living in close proximity to wildlife must understand the consequences of their actions.

Organizations like Angels for Animals and Paws are working on sterilization efforts around the islands. If you feed or care for stray dogs or cats, try to ensure they are sterilized. If you choose not to sterilize them, avoid letting them mate with stray dogs.