Monday, November 30, 2020

Pride too close, prejudice out

Pride too close, prejudice out
... in Gir-Somnath district in mid-October fizzled out. The people wanted the lions in their area to be shunted out. But when the forest department sought ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/pride-too-close-prejudice-out/articleshow/79480532.cms&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTc5MzA2MjUzMjc1NDExODM4OTkyHGMxZmM1YTBiZjQ5YTdiODE6Y28uaW46ZW46SU4&usg=AFQjCNGcmO4qgbooSKtR9eSUAKtxGxE-Vw

Bristol Zoo History: The world's oldest provincial zoo

Bristol Zoo History: The world's oldest provincial zoo
... the Clifton Suspension Bridge, has also breed white tigers successfully and now taken a focus on endangered species such as the Asiatic lions.
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-zoo-history-worlds-oldest-4744238&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTgwOTcwMzE5NDQ5NjQwMzkwMjkyHDk1OGFhZTk3NGFhODE4NzU6Y28uaW46ZW46SU4&usg=AFQjCNFPHULpVZUA2Uea45lfQNbRwJnstQ

Leopard mauls 2-year-old boy to death

 Leopard mauls 2-year-old boy to death

This village falls in Jasadhar range of Gir east division of forest department. When the parents started screaming, the wild cat left the child and ran ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/leopard-mauls-2-year-old-boy-to-death/articleshow/79433752.cms&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTI3NDQ4MDcyODc2NTEwMDI4ODIyHGMxZmM1YTBiZjQ5YTdiODE6Y28uaW46ZW46SU4&usg=AFQjCNEbQOIpzihCIGAx6LfLHk6NoPCQVg

2 cubs born to Asiatic lion pair in Kangra's Dhauladhar Zoo


2 cubs born to Asiatic lion pair in Kangra's Dhauladhar Zoo
The family of Asiatic lion pair Himal and Akira has expanded with two cubs born to them at the Dhauladhar Nature Park, also known as Gopalpur Zoo ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/2-cubs-born-to-asiatic-lion-pair-in-kangra-s-dhauladhar-zoo/story-jXBgx9DEpBOnqaFkV1AaqK.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTY3NjI5NjgyODUwOTgyMDQwOTkyHDk1OGFhZTk3NGFhODE4NzU6Y28uaW46ZW46SU4&usg=AFQjCNG9B2HJMvhV_qqnYlo4r31AdptuVQ

Where the Wilderness Thrives

Where the Wilderness Thrives
Info: The permit is available at the forest range office in Lava ... Situated near the main park also lies the Devalia Safari Park or Gir Interpretation Zone, ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/70992/6-wildlife-destinations-to-visit-in-india&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTODM1NDE3MTk1MTY3OTM3Njg5MjIcYzFmYzVhMGJmNDlhN2I4MTpjby5pbjplbjpJTg&usg=AFQjCNE2PZYRx46okD5gI4uckC-ltkpYSA

Lioness's curious 35-km run and 3 abandoned cubs

Lioness's curious 35-km run and 3 abandoned cubs
... September 23, the state forest department found three lion cubs with no sign of their mother near Virpur village in the Visavadar forest range in Gir.
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/lionesss-curious-35-km-run-and-3-abandoned-cubs/articleshow/79377409.cms&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTE2ODYwNjUwMDk5OTkyOTg0NDkyHGMxZmM1YTBiZjQ5YTdiODE6Y28uaW46ZW46SU4&usg=AFQjCNFLIeyt401PXpZnKpav1m-5_Tzm_A

Cheetah: The Comeback

Cheetah: The Comeback
The state had initially shortlisted two sites, the Kuno Palpur sanctuary, which has also been cleared as a second home of the Asiatic lion, and the ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/up-front/story/20201130-cheetah-the-comeback-1742523-2020-11-20&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTQ0Mjg5MTM0NzQyMDIwODUzNTMyHDk1OGFhZTk3NGFhODE4NzU6Y28uaW46ZW46SU4&usg=AFQjCNE_0iFfowLG5kBFBJvRN0S1NVJ8mg

Six vultures released with solar-powered tags

Six vultures released with solar-powered tags
Dr Ram also said that the data could also provide the correlation between the Asiatic lion and vultures and their behaviours. “The satellite tagging will ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/six-vultures-released-with-solar-powered-tags/articleshow/79328695.cms&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTQ0Mjg5MTM0NzQyMDIwODUzNTMyHDk1OGFhZTk3NGFhODE4NzU6Y28uaW46ZW46SU4&usg=AFQjCNHm5v9ZgBzFEdbiezL22a-fGrEUsw


Bengal tiger Bittu breathes his last at Delhi zoo; new tigress arrives from Kanpur
... zoos for the breeding programme for five species --- Bengal tiger, Asiatic lion, rhinos, thamin (also known as Sangai deer) and red jungle fowl. Ad.
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/bengal-tiger-bittu-breathes-his-last-at-delhi-zoo-new-tigress-arrives-from-kanpur/story-5f9uKAYEqXLNZWj10mGBsK_amp.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYBCoTNzU0MjM0NTk1NzYxNTQwMzIzMzIcOTU4YWFlOTc0YWE4MTg3NTpjby5pbjplbjpJTg&usg=AFQjCNERi6WlPpr1xgZNWelrMIW-czprAg

Tiger T-38 returns to Ranthambore after decade

Tiger T-38 returns to Ranthambore after decade
... Pradesh department proposal to reintroduce Asiatic lion. “MP government should reconsider the proposal of developing Kuno as a lion sanctuary.
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/tiger-t-38-returns-to-ranthambore-after-decade/articleshow/79311420.cms&ct=ga&cd=CAEYAyoTNzU0MjM0NTk1NzYxNTQwMzIzMzIcOTU4YWFlOTc0YWE4MTg3NTpjby5pbjplbjpJTg&usg=AFQjCNHI6dLBJuqkjBCgUftqOhHmEuSP5w

Surat's Sarthana Zoo gets lion, lioness

Surat's Sarthana Zoo gets lion, lioness
He further said the lions were rare Asiatic breed. A visitor, Mihir Oja, said that the Sarthana Zoo was a good place to visit, even amid pandemic, as social ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/surats-sarthana-zoo-gets-lion-lioness/articleshow/79298990.cms&ct=ga&cd=CAEYAioTNzU0MjM0NTk1NzYxNTQwMzIzMzIcOTU4YWFlOTc0YWE4MTg3NTpjby5pbjplbjpJTg&usg=AFQjCNGdQZ2umCkCN3lI80mHull2miCdvg

Counterpoint: Government has not misled Parliament on wildlife decline

Counterpoint: Government has not misled Parliament on wildlife decline
... government have shown an increase in population of several species like tiger, Asiatic lion, one-horned rhinoceros, elephants, Gyps vultures, etc.
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://scroll.in/article/978846/counterpoint-government-has-not-misled-parliament-on-wildlife-decline&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTNzU0MjM0NTk1NzYxNTQwMzIzMzIcOTU4YWFlOTc0YWE4MTg3NTpjby5pbjplbjpJTg&usg=AFQjCNFv6BenLkMPak8NQW52jGn2-VnynA

Asiatic Lion couple becomes centre of attraction in Surat's Sarthana Zoo

Asiatic Lion couple becomes centre of attraction in Surat's Sarthana Zoo
Having an Asiatic Lion couple in the zoo has increased the number of visitors here. The lion couple has been brought here from the Raipur Safari Park.
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/asiatic-lion-couple-becomes-centre-of-attraction-in-surats-sarthana-zoo/videoshow/79301138.cms&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzU0MjM0NTk1NzYxNTQwMzIzMzIcOTU4YWFlOTc0YWE4MTg3NTpjby5pbjplbjpJTg&usg=AFQjCNH6TnoS6fplE2PTy3AEPr_8jN-aNQ

Gujarat: Leopard cub dies after being hit by vehicle near Savarkundla town

Gujarat: Leopard cub dies after being hit by vehicle near Savarkundla town

Gir forest and other protected areas are the last natural habitat Asiatic lions. The forest also hosts one of the largest population of leopards in the state.
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/leopard-cub-killed-gir-forest-amreli-7056379/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNDcwNjI0MTE1MTI0MjA5MTk3NDIcYzFmYzVhMGJmNDlhN2I4MTpjby5pbjplbjpJTg&usg=AFQjCNH3uQn9FIZwl2C1LAneVlvFUTbImw

Friday, November 27, 2020

Footloose Gujaratis give a booster shot to tourism

Footloose Gujaratis give a booster shot to tourism
Another popular tourist destination, Gir sanctuary, which is the sole abode of Asiatic lions has also been seeing a steady rise in the number of tourists ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/footloose-gujaratis-give-a-booster-shot-to-tourism/articleshow/79227805.cms&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTU5NTkyMTgwMzg2MjU0ODk2ODQyHDk1OGFhZTk3NGFhODE4NzU6Y28uaW46ZW46SU4&usg=AFQjCNGzb_0WpQw3Az6AQwfpT2mK02iQiw

Gujarat: Over 1 lakh tourists visit Ambardi lion safari park in 3 years, no dip in footfall at Devaliya

Gujarat: Over 1 lakh tourists visit Ambardi lion safari park in 3 years, no dip in footfall at Devaliya
The Ambardi Safari Park, which, was planned to distribute the Asiatic lion tourism flow in Sasan in Gir (west) forest, has attracted more than one lakh ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/gujarat-over-1-lakh-tourists-visit-ambardi-lion-safari-park-in-3-years-no-dip-in-footfall-at-devaliya-7051794/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTY3NzExNjAyNDAzNTg1NDEzODEyHDk1OGFhZTk3NGFhODE4NzU6Y28uaW46ZW46SU4&usg=AFQjCNFIVCkoez8Cp5KWxYrS_V9CKfVNVw

The Wild Wild West

 

The Wild Wild West
The forest guards know the habits and movements of the Lions. ... Apart from Gir forests, the Wild Ass Sanctuary and the Blackbuck Sanctuary, Gujarat ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.theweek.in/theweek/statescan/2020/11/13/the-wild-wild-west.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTM0Njg2MDQ2MTEyNzMwNjQ3MjkyHGMxZmM1YTBiZjQ5YTdiODE6Y28uaW46ZW46SU4&usg=AFQjCNEeQ07ggcLwxQDJrlFdVT6O28vL_A

launches fundraising effort to feed its animals

Prague Zoo launches fundraising effort to feed its animals

Zoo officials said the most expensive is a one-day voucher for the polar bear that costs 600 Koruna (€22), followed by the Asiatic lion, Sumatran tiger ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.euronews.com/2020/11/10/prague-zoo-launches-fundraising-effort-to-feed-its-animals&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMTk3MTkwMjY4Mzk1MzMzNjYxNTIcOTU4YWFlOTc0YWE4MTg3NTpjby5pbjplbjpJTg&usg=AFQjCNFtawd52ugaYgikojQmAAXms4GEhA

Dudhwa Reserve Captures Rare Footage Of Tigress Taking A Walk With Her Cubs At Night

 Dudhwa Reserve Captures Rare Footage Of Tigress Taking A Walk With Her Cubs At Night

The video captures the path of the tigress, who later walks away with her cubs into the forest. Also Read: Video: Gir Forest Guard On His Way Back ...

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/human-interest/video-tigress-cubs-walk-dudhwa-reserve-527320.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTNzk4NTAxNDc3MzM5NTE1NjAwODIcYzFmYzVhMGJmNDlhN2I4MTpjby5pbjplbjpJTg&usg=AFQjCNGxsmwVm436rzHXy73W0ONmrgbzfw

Girl dies in crocodile attack in Gir forest

 Girl dies in crocodile attack in Gir forest

Maldharis are traditional forest dwellers who earn their living by breeding cattle. They have grazing rights inside Gir forest. A 15-YEAR-OLD girl died in a ...

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/girl-dies-in-crocodile-attack-in-gir-forest/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzk4NTAxNDc3MzM5NTE1NjAwODIcYzFmYzVhMGJmNDlhN2I4MTpjby5pbjplbjpJTg&usg=AFQjCNG60d2ih9oBK0vu3i0ltmtDw38gfw

38 years after GR, Gujarat yet to expand lion habitat

38 years after GR, Gujarat yet to expand lion habitat

The GR was issued after a state forestry conference in November 1981, where it was recommended that the Gir sanctuary be declared a national park ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/38-years-after-gr-gujarat-yet-to-expand-lion-habitat/articleshow/79072773.cms&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODkxMzQ3MjUwMDk1OTc4NTMzOTIcYzFmYzVhMGJmNDlhN2I4MTpjby5pbjplbjpJTg&usg=AFQjCNF76zXV1lK_Rh1d0V6hxtjyI8lBHg

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Indian wildlife photographer Pranay Patel is leaving his footprints with every Shot

Indian wildlife photographer Pranay Patel is leaving his footprints with every Shot

... wildlife photographers from the lands of Gujarat lions is Pranay Patel. ... of Asiatic Lion which is an integral photo of official Gujarat tourism Poster.

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/brand-connect/indian-wildlifes-photographer-pranay-patel-is-leaving-his-footprints-with-every-shot/64027/1&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTMzQxMjAwOTc4MDAwNTQ3MzMwMDIcOTU4YWFlOTc0YWE4MTg3NTpjby5pbjplbjpJTg&usg=AFQjCNFtxNQAUZaqQrz7w57t0CNltYK94A

Illegal wildlife trade in Pakistan and its effect on tourism

Illegal wildlife trade in Pakistan and its effect on tourism

Animals and reptiles including black bear, leopard, black scorpion, pelican, Asiatic lion, tiger and spiny-tailored lizard are skinned, known to possess ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.globalvillagespace.com/illegal-wildlife-trade-in-pakistan-and-its-effect-on-tourism/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTY2NDMzMDA3MzI5MzM5MDU4MDcyHDk1OGFhZTk3NGFhODE4NzU6Y28uaW46ZW46SU4&usg=AFQjCNFY8MDyk1f97zTvUkgqqsPLPquzYw

Two lions die within fortnight in Rajasthan

Two lions die within fortnight in Rajasthan

A young Asiatic lion has died in Nahargarh Biological Park on the outskirts of Jaipur on Monday — the second such loss at this park within a fortnight.

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/nov/05/two-lions-die-within-fortnight-in-rajasthan-2219607.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTY2NDMzMDA3MzI5MzM5MDU4MDcyHDk1OGFhZTk3NGFhODE4NzU6Y28uaW46ZW46SU4&usg=AFQjCNGlWhCJZHcvU1R1UrZI5skSQ_PnQA

List of protected areas of Gujarat

 List of protected areas of Gujarat

The Gujarat state of western India has four National Parks and twenty-three wildlife sanctuaries which are managed by the Forest Department of the Government of Gujarat. ... Gir Forest National Park, 258.71, Gir Somnath · Asiatic lion, leopard, chausingha, spotted deer, hyena, sambar deer, chinkara ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protected_areas_of_Gujarat&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzQ1MDQ2MDIwODM1MjY3ODUwNDIcYzFmYzVhMGJmNDlhN2I4MTpjby5pbjplbjpJTg&usg=AFQjCNGEwetJ6kwEPt4XCQTsuiBCOWKYkw