36 Asiatic lions that were quarantined when suspected
of being infected by canine distemper virus (CDV) will now be
reintroduced to the forest in one of the riskiest and largest
reintroduction operations the country has seen.
Earlier,
the largest relocation of lions from one wild habitat to another was
conducted in Sariska between 2007 and 2012, and involved a total of six
lions.
Following
the death of over 25 lions, the 36 lions were moved last October to two
different care centers. The lions were then undertaken through three
levels of vaccination in four months before declaring them fit for the
wild.
However, as per reports,
the adult lions are likely to have assimilated to living with humans
are reintroducing them to a wild environment will be a dangerous task.
Gir forest that already has lost over 200 lions in
the last two years due to infectious diseases like CDV. Thus, it
appears that even though difficult, the relocation operation is one that
is much needed.
Here's hoping these lions make it back to their natural habitat, ready to rule the jungle again.
https://www.scoopwhoop.com/animals/36-gir-lions-to-return-to-the-jungle/#.fzcuvhjz4
https://www.scoopwhoop.com/animals/36-gir-lions-to-return-to-the-jungle/#.fzcuvhjz4
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