Gir Forest

Lioness Found Dead In Gir, Teeth, Nail Marks Found On Carcass

Ahmedabad News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 4, 2019

A lioness has been found dead in Gujarat's Gir forest, an official said on Friday. The lioness's carcass was found near a small river on Thursday.

"100% Turnout Here," Says Single Voter Who Lives Deep Inside Gir Forest

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Wednesday April 24, 2019

The sole inhabitant of a tiny village deep inside Gujarat's Gir Forest cast his vote today during the third phase of the general elections.

Lion Cub Found Dead In Gujarat's Gir, Likely Killed In Territorial Fight

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 20, 2019

A lion cub was found dead near a farm in Gujarat's Gir Forest near a farm in the Tulsishyam Range, forest officials said on Tuesday.

2 Lion Cubs Found Dead In Gir Forest, Initial Probe Hints At Infighting

Ahmedabad News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 6, 2019

Two lion cubs were Tuesday found dead in Visavadar range of Gujarat's Gir forest, a senior official said.

Leopard Kills Infant In Gujarat

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 27, 2019

A toddler was mauled to death by a leopard in Sarasiya range of Gir forest in Amreli district, an official said on Tuesday.

204 Lions Died In Gir In Last 2 Years, Including 27 "Unnatural" Deaths

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 22, 2019

Over 200 lions died in the Gir forest region in the last two years, the Gujarat government told the legislative Assembly on Friday.

Gir Lioness 'Adopts' Leopard Cub In "Rare Phenomenon". See Photos

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 4, 2019

In what Gujarat forest officials are claiming is a "rare phenomenon", a lioness in the state's Gir Forest has "adopted" a one-and-half month old leopard cub separated from its mother.

Lioness Dies In Road Accident In Gujarat

Ahmedabad News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 22, 2018

A lioness succumbed to injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle in Rajula range of the Gir forest in Amreli district of Gujarat, a forest department official said on Friday. The lioness, aged 1-2 years, died at a rescue centre at Babarkot in Amreli district, around 340km from here, where she was taken after being found in an injured state on...

Three Asiatic Lions Run Over By Goods Train In Gir

India News | Reported By Ishika Seal, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Tuesday December 18, 2018

Three lions were killed in Gir forest division in Gujarat's Amreli district when a train ran over them on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. The lion carcasses were found on the railway tracks in the Borala village early on Tuesday morning, forest officials said.

Gir Lioness Found Dead; Big Cat Death Toll Climbs To 30 Since September

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 29, 2018

A lioness was found dead in Gujarat's Gir forest today, taking the death toll of big cats to 30 since September, the officials said. The carcass of the lioness, aged between 9 and 12 years, was found at the Tulsishyam Range of the forest near the border of Amreli district, Chief Conservator of Forests, Junagadh Wildlife Circle, D T Vasavada said.

2 Lion Cubs Found Dead In Gir, Officials Suspect Infighting

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 25, 2018

Two lion cubs were found dead in different parts of Gujarat's Gir forest on Sunday, a forest department official said.

Lion Cub Found Dead Near Gir Sanctuary, 27th Death In 2 Months

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 1, 2018

The carcass of a lion cub was found on the outskirts of a village in Gujarat's Gir-Somnath district on Wednesday, the state forest department said. With this incident, the number of lion deaths in and around the Gir forest in the last two months has risen to 27.

Virus That Killed Gir Lions "Under Full Control": Centre To Top Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 29, 2018

The Centre Monday told the Supreme Court that spread of canine distemper virus, which led to the death of several lions in Gujarat's Gir sanctuary recently, was now "fully under control".

Deaths Of Gir Lions Spark Political Row In Gujarat

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 19, 2018

Alleging that the Gujarat government's lax attitude led to the death of 23 lions in Gir forest, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Paresh Dhanani on Thursday sought explanation from Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on this "man-made tragedy".

Gujarat High Court To Monitor Steps Taken To Prevent Lion Deaths In Gir

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 17, 2018

The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday said it will monitor the progress on measures taken by the Gujarat government for safety and conservation of Asiatic lions in the Gir forest in the state.