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Linah Baliga, TNN Aug 4, 2013, 10.41PM IST
MUMBAI: The Gir
Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as SasanGir
) is believed to be the last residence for last 400 Asiatic lions over this earth. Gir
proved not only just a home to these majestic Lions, but as a paradise
to them. Had it been the terrain, vegetation, climate, or medical care, Gir
always stood the best for them. It's not only the Gujarat government
, but even the people of Gujarat has shown much affection towards these lions. To people of Gujarat, Gir
Lions are like members of their family. Gir
has always stood the "However, the decision for translocation of Gir Lions to Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary (MP) has been thrown over everyone and precisely the animals there in. The decision slapped down not only Gujarat government but also all the Wildlife lovers and conservationists. While Indian Govt. claims this plan to be the most needful and call of the hour which would offer the Gir Lions more space to expand their prides, on the other hand paved the path for the wild Lions to end up in hell i.e. Zoo. While the whole world is protesting against captivating wild animals, we Indians are denoting this act as beneficial?" said Jalpesh Mehta, NGO, Empower Foundation.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-04/flora-fauna/41057202_1_gir-lions-kuno-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-activists
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