Rajkot: Carcasses of a lion cub and an adult lion were found from different regions of Amreli district on Thursday.
In first case, carcass of a cub less than a year old was found Piplva round of Tulsishyam-Khambha range of Gir east forest division from the sanctuary area.
Chief conservator of forest (wildlife) D T Vasavda said, “It appears that the cub was killed during infighting. This evident from the external canine marks on the body. It is suspected that a male lion could be nearby.” The postmortem conducted at Kesari sadan indicated deep puncture marks on the cub’s body and a damaged spinal cord.
The second carcass found on Thursday was of an adult lion, probabaly around three years old from Mitiyala round in Abharampara revenue area.
According to forest officials, the carcass was in decomposed state and there was nothing suspicious found around it.
The cause of death, however, will be known after postmortem, the added.
In first case, carcass of a cub less than a year old was found Piplva round of Tulsishyam-Khambha range of Gir east forest division from the sanctuary area.
According to forest department the primary reason for the death of the cub is believed to be infighting.
Chief conservator of forest (wildlife) D T Vasavda said, “It appears that the cub was killed during infighting. This evident from the external canine marks on the body. It is suspected that a male lion could be nearby.” The postmortem conducted at Kesari sadan indicated deep puncture marks on the cub’s body and a damaged spinal cord.
The second carcass found on Thursday was of an adult lion, probabaly around three years old from Mitiyala round in Abharampara revenue area.
According to forest officials, the carcass was in decomposed state and there was nothing suspicious found around it.
The cause of death, however, will be known after postmortem, the added.
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