Asiatic Lion and Gir Forest

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Asiatic Lion Protection Society

Asiatic Lion Protection Society (ALPS) founded in year 2006, is an NGO working mainly for conservation of Asiatic Lion in Gir forest and in Indian Zoos. Main objectives: To compile max. information about Asiatic Lion plus Gir forest and spread it through out the globe by website, blogs, Wikipedia, yahoo groups etc To help protection & conservation of Asiatic Lion & Gir forest by taking up projects like - Building parapets on open wells. - To contact and request nationalize banks of Gir area to put a condition to built parapet on open wells while sanctioning loan to farmers - At the time of festivals, organize camps near temples like Kankai, Banej & Tulsi Shyam to educate tourist to protect wildlife. - To distribute information and awareness leaflets at check-post to visitors using jungle roads. - Make representation & persuade Govt. to make Gir 'A Plastic Free Zone. Similarly contact local civil bodies to make their areas A Plastic free zone. To inform authorities about illegal activities inside the jungle like wood-cutting, removal of forest produce, poaching, illegal grazing etc. To inform authorities about injured wild animals. Also educate locals of Gir forests as well as school/college students to conserve Gir forest, it's wildlife and to represent to Govt. in favor of trans-location of Asiatic Lion to some other good place in Gujarat. P S: We welcome your comments & posts and expect that our conversation will follow the general rules of respectful civil discourse. You’re fully responsible for everything that you submit here in your comments & posts.

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Gir forest...
Gir lies has a topography made up of succession of rugged ridges, isolated hills, plateaus and valleys. Besides, being the last abode of Asiatic lions, Gir forms a unique habitat for ratel, rusty spotted cat, pangolin, ruddy mongoose, civets, paradise flycatcher etc.The overwhelming presence of the omnipotent big cat diverts the attention of the common man from the remarkable bird population that the sanctuary has. However, the birds of Gir sanctuary did attract the great ornithologist, Dr. Salim Ali who believed that, had the Asiatic lions not been there, the area would have been one of the most fascinating bird sanctuaries of the country.
People mostly link Gir with "Maldharis" who have survived through the ages by having symbiotic relationship with the lion. They are religious pastoral communities living in Gir. Their settlements are called "nesses".
At present, Gir forests of Gujarat (India) is the only natural place where this race of lions i.e. Asiatic lion is found.

Asiatic Lion and Gir Forest

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Villagers take selfies with leopard, try to ride it in MP's Dewas district

Gujarat: Whale calf washes ashore Surat coast, dies despite rescue efforts

Asiatic lions population rising, new sanctuary proposed in Saurashtra

2 Tourists, 4 Others Fined For Entering Gujarat's Gir Forest Illegally

Tigress Rika gives birth to three healthy cubs at Bengal Safari Park

Kevadia to unveil new jungle safari: Lions and tigers to roam freely in habitat

Gujarat Wildlife Board approves road, bridge widening projects in sanctuaries, including Gir

Farmer brothers held after Asiatic lion electrocuted on farm in Gir Somnath

Leopard falls in Amreli well, rescued in minutes

Line Through Gir To Be Converted To Broad Gauge | Ahmedabad News

More Gypsy cars required for Gir jungle safari; Villagers from 17 nearby villages offered opporunity

Snake found hiding under seat of bike in MP's Datia

Gujarat and Gir: IRCTC has a special tour package offer for people living in Delhi to explore the state

Liver Failure: Sutra The Lion Dies At Indroda | Ahmedabad News

Indore Zoo to welcome a pair of African Zebras

Gujarat: Analysing the spike in wildlife attacks on humans in Gir

Fight between python and fox in Gir forest of Amreli district caught on camera

Birds Without Borders: Red-vented bulbul, a finely scaled beauty loyal to its partner

2-year-old mauled to death by leopard in Gujarat's Gir

World Lion Day reminder: Asiatic lion cubs getting crushed by speeding trains

Missing African cheetah captured; released at Kuno

Huge Pride of Lions Walks Together in Gir Forest, Mesmerizes Netizens. Viral Video

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Do we deserve the Cheetah? - Deccan Herald

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

On World Lion Day, Video Of A Pride Of Lions Goes Viral. It's Incredible

What do Gujarat's Gir lions eat? More wild prey than livestock now

A 29 hectares replica of Gir jungle in Rajkot city under development

Guj launches 'Sinh Suchna' app for tracking lions; announces new Safari Park

Asiatic lions have steadily grown in numbers over last few years: PM Modi

World Lion Day 2023: India Is The Only Abode Of Asiatic Lions; What The Future Holds For Them?

Gujarat CM to launch anthem, app, books on World Lion Day

65 lakh text messages, 1.5 lakh email and 8500 schools to mark World Lion Day on Thursday

World Lion Day 2023: 7 types of lion from across the world

World Lion Day: Lucknow zoo to get Asiatic lion from Tirupati zoo