Abdul Rahman, the young man who rescued more than 20,000 animals

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A young Pakistani man who quietly carries out his responsibilities in the forests, mountains, and deserted paths, who has neither the backing of any major organization nor any special support from home, but has the courage to save countless lives.


This is the story of Abdul Rahman, the animal messiah, whose life was changed by a heartbreaking incident. The tragic death of an innocent child due to a snake bite shook this sensitive young man. The moment in which he realized that if there had been timely awareness and rescue facilities, perhaps a precious life could have been saved. This incident put Abdul Rahman on the path of wildlife research and rescue, and from here a silent struggle began.



Abdul Rehman, a nature keeper, has rescued more than 20,000 animals and released them back into their natural environment. This young man, who is active in wildlife, says that the biggest threat to wildlife in Pakistan is from the creatures of creation, especially from humans who take the life of a living being out of ignorance and fear. With this in mind, this protector of the speechless not only educates people in the local language about animal rights and protection, but also believes that this land does not only belong to humans, but also to all living beings who have inhabited this land for centuries.



The young man, who is active in wildlife, says that rumors spread about animals, especially false information about snake bites, create fear in the public and this fear proves to be fatal, which is why he provides accurate information to people based on research so that the damage is minimized. Abdul Rehman further explains that the greatest threat to birds and animals in Pakistan is the spread of local populations and housing societies, where natural habitats are being destroyed in the name of development. People kill living beings out of ignorance and fear, although the real solution to the problem lies in awareness.
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