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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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Watch: PM Modi's Lion Safari At Gujarat's Gir On World Wildlife Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday went on a lion safari at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat's Junagadh on the occasion of World Wildlife Day.
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Watch: Cars, Bikes Wait After Lion Briefly Stops Traffic On Gujarat Highway
The traffic on the Bhavnagar-Somnath Highway in Gujarat stopped briefly today after an Asiatic lion was spotted walking on the road in surprise, halting the movement of vehicles for at least 15 minutes.
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Video Shows Pride Of Lions Preying On Cow In Gujarat Village
A video showing a pride of lions preying on a cow along a road in Gujarat's Amreli is making rounds on social media.
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''Majestic Sight'': On World Lion Day, Incredible Video Of A Pride Of Lions Goes Viral
The video was captured in a beautiful forest where a pride of lions was seen crossing a waterhole.
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What Gujarat Did To Protect Wildlife, Lions Of Gir Ahead Of Cyclone Biparjoy
The Gujarat government has taken measures to protect its extensive wildlife ahead of Cyclone Bipajoy with a "zero-casualty approach".
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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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Court Seeks Railways Reply On Gir Sanctuary Line's Impact On Asiatic Lions
The Gujarat High Court today directed the Indian Railways to file a detailed affidavit on the impact of the proposed broad-gauging and electrification of railway track passing through the Gir Sanctuary on the Asiatic lions and other wildlife
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Lion Killed After Being Run Over By A Train In Gujarat
An Asiatic lion was killed after being run over by a goods train in Gir forest area of Gujarat's Amreli district, an official said on Sunday.
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Truth Behind Viral Video Claiming To Show Lions Of Gir After Cyclone Tauktae
As Cyclone Tauktae pummelled parts of Gujarat and left behind a trail of destruction this week, a video claiming to show Asiatic lions in the state's Gir forest began doing the rounds of social media.
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Gir Forest Guard, Going Home At Night, Finds Lion On Road. Watch
A beat guard at Gujarat's Gir Forest was going home at night when he encountered a lion sitting in the middle of the road, blocking his path. Guard Mahesh Sondarva filmed a video of the big cat which he later shared with Indian Forest Service officer Dr Anshuman.
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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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Watch: PM Modi's Lion Safari At Gujarat's Gir On World Wildlife Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday went on a lion safari at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat's Junagadh on the occasion of World Wildlife Day.
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Watch: Cars, Bikes Wait After Lion Briefly Stops Traffic On Gujarat Highway
The traffic on the Bhavnagar-Somnath Highway in Gujarat stopped briefly today after an Asiatic lion was spotted walking on the road in surprise, halting the movement of vehicles for at least 15 minutes.
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Video Shows Pride Of Lions Preying On Cow In Gujarat Village
A video showing a pride of lions preying on a cow along a road in Gujarat's Amreli is making rounds on social media.
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''Majestic Sight'': On World Lion Day, Incredible Video Of A Pride Of Lions Goes Viral
The video was captured in a beautiful forest where a pride of lions was seen crossing a waterhole.
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What Gujarat Did To Protect Wildlife, Lions Of Gir Ahead Of Cyclone Biparjoy
The Gujarat government has taken measures to protect its extensive wildlife ahead of Cyclone Bipajoy with a "zero-casualty approach".
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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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Court Seeks Railways Reply On Gir Sanctuary Line's Impact On Asiatic Lions
The Gujarat High Court today directed the Indian Railways to file a detailed affidavit on the impact of the proposed broad-gauging and electrification of railway track passing through the Gir Sanctuary on the Asiatic lions and other wildlife
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Lion Killed After Being Run Over By A Train In Gujarat
An Asiatic lion was killed after being run over by a goods train in Gir forest area of Gujarat's Amreli district, an official said on Sunday.
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Truth Behind Viral Video Claiming To Show Lions Of Gir After Cyclone Tauktae
As Cyclone Tauktae pummelled parts of Gujarat and left behind a trail of destruction this week, a video claiming to show Asiatic lions in the state's Gir forest began doing the rounds of social media.
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Gir Forest Guard, Going Home At Night, Finds Lion On Road. Watch
A beat guard at Gujarat's Gir Forest was going home at night when he encountered a lion sitting in the middle of the road, blocking his path. Guard Mahesh Sondarva filmed a video of the big cat which he later shared with Indian Forest Service officer Dr Anshuman.
