What is the status of Gir Lions?
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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.
Common deer species in India
Common deer species in India
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