The Asiatic Lion census for the year 2020 is to begin in May in the lion’s only wild abode in the world in Gujarat. However, rejecting new proposals of a tech-enabled census, the Gujarat government has decided to once again go the old-fashioned way of counting the lions. In January this year, it was proposed […]
Gujarat Govt Tells Court About Actions Taken to Prevent Lion Deaths
The Government of Gujarat submitted its response on the actions taken to prevent lion deaths in Gir forest to the court following a report by amicus curiae Hemang Shah raising nine core issues affecting the Asiatic Lions of Gir. India’s Endangered had reported in detail the 9 core issues affecting the safety of Asiatic Lions […]
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23 Lions Now Dead in Gir, Few Because Of Canine Distemper Virus
It has been a devastating September and the news of more lion deaths continue to come in October from Gir National Park in Gujarat. Two more lions passed away on October 2nd taking the toll to a total of 23 lions dying between September 12 and October 2. It has now come to light that […]
More Asiatic Lions Dead, Toll Rises To 21 In Gir
The single abode of Asiatic Lions in the world is in mourning. After the death of 14 lions since 12th September, 7 more wild lions have died between 20th and 30th September raising the total number of lion deaths to 21. The last seven lions were sent to rescue centre for treatment, but could not […]
Lions Being Screened In Gir For Infection And Injuries After The 14 Deaths
7 Asiatic Lions including 3 males, 3 females and a cub have been moved from Dalkhaniya range of Gir National Park as a precautionary measure after 14 lions were found dead in the same range since 12th September. The forest department says the lions died due to infighting, though vets also suggested they could have […]
In A First, Lion Gives Birth To Cubs Through In-Vitro Fertilization
When one refers to the term “Wildlife Conservation”, the imagery associated with it is usually one where charismatic species of megafauna are being preserved in a Protected Area such as a National Park or Wildlife Sanctuary. Even though the use of “ex-situ” methods such as the use of captive rearing programmes have been advocated since […]
The Big Cats of Sasan Gir
The distinctive calmness of a moonless night in Sasan Gir National Park in the Junagadh district of Gujarat is sometimes broken by the primeval call of an Asiatic lion which never fails to chill even the bravest of hearts. This fierce and reverberating roar is spellbinding in its majesty, reflecting the spirit of the king […]
Asiatic Lion Pride Spotted on Coastal Highway
Travelers on the coastal highway between Bhavnagar and Una in Amreli district in Gujarat were in for a surprise when they sighted a pride of seven wild Asiatic lions casually walking by. The pride was earlier seen by some locals resting on a hillock near Balani Vav village close to the coastal town of Rajula. […]
Rescued – Wild Boar And Lioness Trapped In A Well
The residents of Vijayanagar village, about 10km from Savarkundla and forest department staff were witness to this rare spectacle of a wild boar and a lioness sitting quietly for hours inside a well filled with sand. Though the two were trapped inside the 15-feet deep well for hours, the boar was absolutely not harmed by […]
5 Facts You Need To Know About The Asiatic Lions
#1 Only One Place To Live Asiatic Lions are found only in Gir Forests of Gujarat, India. There is no other place in the world where a wild population exists. The approximate population here is between 300-400 lions. Lions have been marked as Endangered in the IUCN Red List of threatened species. Find More Information […]