PTI | 02:03 PM,Mar 04,2012
Vadodara, Mar 4 (PTI) A lioness from Gir sanctuary,
wounded by porcupine quills, was recovering well after an
operation, forest officers said today.
The animal was found at Kardapan of Jasadhar Forest
Range three days ago, said Anshuman Sharma, Assistant Forest
Conservator.
A forest officer found that she was not moving, and on
inspection, realised that two porcupine quills had pierced her
neck.
The lioness had become very weak as she had not eaten
possibly for days, as the injury had made it difficult for her
to move around.
She was first tranquilised, and the team headed by Dr
Vamza removed the quills on the spot. Later, she was taken to
nearby veterinary hospital at Sakkarbag Zoo, Junagadh.
Gir sanctuary houses 411 Asiatic lions, as per the last
census.
Source: http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/lioness-hit-by-porcupine-quills-treated-at-junagadh-hospital/970874.html
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