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Illegal Lion Safari Racket Busted In Gujarat, 7 Arrested, Thar Seized
The Forest Department has busted a major unauthorised wildlife viewing racket operating in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district.
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8 Asiatic Lion Cubs At Gir Died Due To Heat, Not Infection: Gujarat Minister
Forest Minister Arjun Modhwadia said that 12 of the 17 lions that had fallen ill and were quarantined as a precautionary measure have been released into the wild after recovering.
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Gujarat Deploys Emergency Teams As Lion Cub Deaths Rise To 8 In Gir
A massive decontamination and de-ticking campaign is currently underway across the sanctuary landscape to eradicate the parasitic ticks from the wildlife population and protect vulnerable prides from further infection.
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17 Lions Isolated After 4 Cub Deaths, Massive Surveillance In Gujarat's Gir
To ensure the safety of the remaining Asiatic lion population, the government has mandated an intensive surveillance drive covering a ten-kilometre radius around the Gir Gadhada and Babariya areas.
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Gujarat Sends Vets, Multiple Teams To Gir Amid Sudden Lion Deaths
Wildlife activists explain that the disease primarily spreads via "ticks" hosted by domestic cattle like cows and buffaloes, which migrate to the pride when lions scavenge on dead livestock or venture near forest borders.
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Asiatic Lion Population Jumps 32% To Reach 891
The Asiatic Lion population in the country has increased from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025, supplemented by Gujarat's measures to manage human-wildlife conflicts and disease vulnerability, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.
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"Astounding Success": Minister As Asiatic Lion Numbers Surge To 891
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said the Asiatic lion population in India has grown to 891, up from 674 in 2020.
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Asiatic Lion Population In Gujarat Rises To 891 From 674 In Five Years
The estimated population of Asiatic lions in Gujarat has increased to 891 against 674 five years ago as per the census conducted this month, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced on Wednesday.
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Big Cat Exchange: Madhya Pradesh To Give 2 Tigers, Get 2 Lions From Gujarat
The Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal will get two Asiatic lions from Gujarat in exchange for two Bengal tigers, a Forest department official said on Saturday.
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Pride Of 14 Lions Spotted Crossing Gujarat Highway. Video Is Viral
People driving on a highway in Gujarat were fortunate to see a pride of Asiatic lions crossing their path in Dhari town.
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555 Asiatic Lions Died In 5 Years, No Increase In Mortality Rate: Centre
A total of 555 Asiatic lions died in the last five years but there has been no increase in their mortality rate, the government told the Lok Sabha on Monday.
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Asiatic Lions Have Steadily Grown In Numbers Over Last Few Years: PM Modi
On the World Lion Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India is proud to be home to the Asiatic lions and has seen a steady rise in their numbers over the last few years.
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After Cheetahs, Centre Considers Moving Lions From Gir To Madhya Pradesh
The application said that in view of the recent introduction of African cheetahs in the Kuno National Park, the Centre has decided to re-examine the translocation of Asiatic lions from an expert's perspective.
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World Lion Day 2021: Date, History, Significance, And India's Lion Population
As we observe World Lion Day on August 10, there couldn't be a better way to raise awareness about the conservation and sustainable solutions to save the global wild lion population, which has now reduced to only about 20,000.
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Gujarat Zoo To Trade 40 Asiatic Lions For Other Wild Animals
At least 40 Asiatic lions from Sakkarbaug Zoo in Gujarat will be given to zoos across the country in exchange of other wild animals to be housed at the newly opened Kevadia Jungle Safari near the Statue of Unity in Narmada district, an official said.
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Illegal Lion Safari Racket Busted In Gujarat, 7 Arrested, Thar Seized
The Forest Department has busted a major unauthorised wildlife viewing racket operating in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district.
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8 Asiatic Lion Cubs At Gir Died Due To Heat, Not Infection: Gujarat Minister
Forest Minister Arjun Modhwadia said that 12 of the 17 lions that had fallen ill and were quarantined as a precautionary measure have been released into the wild after recovering.
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Gujarat Deploys Emergency Teams As Lion Cub Deaths Rise To 8 In Gir
A massive decontamination and de-ticking campaign is currently underway across the sanctuary landscape to eradicate the parasitic ticks from the wildlife population and protect vulnerable prides from further infection.
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17 Lions Isolated After 4 Cub Deaths, Massive Surveillance In Gujarat's Gir
To ensure the safety of the remaining Asiatic lion population, the government has mandated an intensive surveillance drive covering a ten-kilometre radius around the Gir Gadhada and Babariya areas.
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Gujarat Sends Vets, Multiple Teams To Gir Amid Sudden Lion Deaths
Wildlife activists explain that the disease primarily spreads via "ticks" hosted by domestic cattle like cows and buffaloes, which migrate to the pride when lions scavenge on dead livestock or venture near forest borders.
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Asiatic Lion Population Jumps 32% To Reach 891
The Asiatic Lion population in the country has increased from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025, supplemented by Gujarat's measures to manage human-wildlife conflicts and disease vulnerability, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.
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"Astounding Success": Minister As Asiatic Lion Numbers Surge To 891
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said the Asiatic lion population in India has grown to 891, up from 674 in 2020.
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Asiatic Lion Population In Gujarat Rises To 891 From 674 In Five Years
The estimated population of Asiatic lions in Gujarat has increased to 891 against 674 five years ago as per the census conducted this month, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced on Wednesday.
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Big Cat Exchange: Madhya Pradesh To Give 2 Tigers, Get 2 Lions From Gujarat
The Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal will get two Asiatic lions from Gujarat in exchange for two Bengal tigers, a Forest department official said on Saturday.
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Pride Of 14 Lions Spotted Crossing Gujarat Highway. Video Is Viral
People driving on a highway in Gujarat were fortunate to see a pride of Asiatic lions crossing their path in Dhari town.
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555 Asiatic Lions Died In 5 Years, No Increase In Mortality Rate: Centre
A total of 555 Asiatic lions died in the last five years but there has been no increase in their mortality rate, the government told the Lok Sabha on Monday.
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Asiatic Lions Have Steadily Grown In Numbers Over Last Few Years: PM Modi
On the World Lion Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India is proud to be home to the Asiatic lions and has seen a steady rise in their numbers over the last few years.
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After Cheetahs, Centre Considers Moving Lions From Gir To Madhya Pradesh
The application said that in view of the recent introduction of African cheetahs in the Kuno National Park, the Centre has decided to re-examine the translocation of Asiatic lions from an expert's perspective.
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World Lion Day 2021: Date, History, Significance, And India's Lion Population
As we observe World Lion Day on August 10, there couldn't be a better way to raise awareness about the conservation and sustainable solutions to save the global wild lion population, which has now reduced to only about 20,000.
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Gujarat Zoo To Trade 40 Asiatic Lions For Other Wild Animals
At least 40 Asiatic lions from Sakkarbaug Zoo in Gujarat will be given to zoos across the country in exchange of other wild animals to be housed at the newly opened Kevadia Jungle Safari near the Statue of Unity in Narmada district, an official said.
