Water supply to 51 artificial water 'points' in the Gir forest has begun
from last week to help Asiatic lions and other animals quench their
thirst in the scorching summer, a senior forest official said Tuesday.
There are 50-60 Asiatic lions in the east region of the forest.
The
51 artificial water points are located in the arid Tulsishyam, Tarasiya
and Savarkundla regions in East division (Dhari) of the forest where
there is no availability of natural water. Therefore, the supply is
being done by tankers, Deputy Conservator, Gir forest (East Division,
Dhari) Anshuman Sharma said here today.
There are a total of 180 artificial water points in the 728 sq km eastern Dhari division of the Gir forest.
There
is no need to supply water daily to the artificial water points located
in the vicinity of Machhundri and Raval rivers, separating east
division from west division in Dhari range, he said.
"As there is
good flow of water in the rivers passing through the Dhari range during
this season, the lions prefer to quench their thirst with river water,"
he said.
"However, we ensure that all the artificial water
points, whether they are located in remote forest areas or near the
rivers, are filled with water," Sharma said.
Water pumping wind
mills have also been set up in the remote areas to help keep the
artificial water points filled during peak summers, he added.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Artificial-Water-Supply-for-Big-Cats-in-Gir-Forest/2014/05/13/article2222746.ece
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