What is the status of Gir Lions?

The Asiatic Lion is found in the wild only in the Gir National Park of Gujarat and its surrounding areas.

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There were 674 Asiatic lions in Gir in 2020.

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The population is on the rise. According to some forest officials, it may be well over 700 now.

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There are plans to move some lions to other wildlife areas in India.

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The Gujarat state government has planned to translocate 40 Asiatic lions to the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, 150 km from Gir.

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Asiatic lion are not among the biggest lions. The weight range is 150-180 kg for males and 100-130 kg for females.

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Tiger population in India, on the other hand, is around 3,700.

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Common deer species in India

What is the status of Gir Lions?

The Asiatic Lion is found in the wild only in the Gir National Park of Gujarat and its surrounding areas.

There were 674 Asiatic lions in Gir in 2020.

The population is on the rise. According to some forest officials, it may be well over 700 now.

There are plans to move some lions to other wildlife areas in India.

The Gujarat state government has planned to translocate 40 Asiatic lions to the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, 150 km from Gir.

Asiatic lion are not among the biggest lions. The weight range is 150-180 kg for males and 100-130 kg for females.

Tiger population in India, on the other hand, is around 3,700.

Common deer species in India

Common deer species in India

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