Saturday, January 30, 2021

Peek at the lions: 4th safari opens

Peek at the lions: 4th safari opens
Ahmedabad Mirror
Till now, Gir safari was the only natural forest safari for Asiatic lions. On the other hand, at safari parks like the Devalia Safari Park and Ambardi Safari ...

Friday, January 29, 2021

8 lions captured near Jetpur

8 lions captured near Jetpur 

Now, museum on tribes of Saurashtra-Kutch

 Now, museum on tribes of Saurashtra-Kutch

Ahmedabad Mirror

Many lesser-known tribes inhabit the forests of Gir and remote shoreline; S'rashtra Univ to open the museum to help rediscover the living heritageNow, museum on tribes of Saurashtra-KutchNow, museum on tribes of Saurashtra-Kutch

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Crocodile drags 50-year-old man into river near Gir

Crocodile drags 50-year-old man into river near Gir
Times of India
Locals later informed the forest department about the incident. We have already launchd the search operation,” said an official. Download. The Times of ...

Gujarat: Leopard Kills Elderly Man At Village In Gir Forest

Gujarat: Leopard Kills Elderly Man At Village In Gir Forest
Republic World
A 75-year-old man was mauled to death by a leopard at a village in Gir forest of Gujarat's Amreli district, a forest official said on Wednesday. Written By.

Guj board to HC: Will forward proposal on Gir forest rail line

Guj board to HC: Will forward proposal on Gir forest rail line
Outlook India
Guj board to HC: Will forward proposal on Gir forest rail line ... through the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, the forest department told the Gujarat High Court on ...

Gujarat: Lion safaris begin at Girnar sanctuary

 Gujarat: Lion safaris begin at Girnar sanctuary

The Indian Express

... making the hilly forest the second protected habitat of Asiatic lions to have a tourism zone. Gir National Park and Sanctuary (GNPS) in Sasan village ...

Gujarat: Lion safaris begin at Girnar sanctuary

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Leopard kills elderly man at village in Gujarat's Gir forest

 Leopard kills elderly man at village in Gujarat's Gir forest

India's Cheetah Reintroduction Plan Is Fraught With Political Symbolism, Short on Scientific Rigor

India's Cheetah Reintroduction Plan Is Fraught With Political Symbolism, Short on Scientific Rigor 

Asiatic lions are pride of Gujarat, but poster contains photos of African lions

Asiatic lions are pride of Gujarat, but poster contains photos of African lions 

DNA analysis may re-unite cubs with their mother

DNA analysis may re-unite cubs with their mother 

Autopsy of Tallinn Zoo's asiatic lion uncovers COVID-19

Autopsy of Tallinn Zoo's asiatic lion uncovers COVID-19 

Wildlife spotting: Homes of Asiatic lions in India

Wildlife spotting: Homes of Asiatic lions in India 

Popular wildlife sanctuaries around India that are worth a visit

Popular wildlife sanctuaries around India that are worth a visit 

Researchers produce first African lion in-vitro embryos after vitrification of immature oocytes

Researchers produce first African lion in-vitro embryos after vitrification of immature oocytes 

Four-month-old lion cub killed in infighting in Jasadhar

Four-month-old lion cub killed in infighting in Jasadhar 

Lion kills leopard in Gir

Lion kills leopard in Gir

Gir to Rann: Planning to visit Gujarat? Here's the list of must-visit destinations

Gir to Rann: Planning to visit Gujarat? Here's the list of must-visit destinations 

The Secret Life of the Zoo

The Secret Life of the Zoo 

Tallinn Zoo's Asiatic lion Juna dies at 17 years old

Tallinn Zoo's Asiatic lion Juna dies at 17 years old

Gujarat: Three Lions Rescued Near Rajkot City; Transported To Gir

 Gujarat: Three Lions Rescued Near Rajkot City; Transported To Gir

Gujarat for wildlife lovers: top five picks

Gujarat for wildlife lovers: top five picks

Bird flu in Gujarat: Avians continue to drop dead in Saurashtra, Kutch

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In India, the protocol to deal with feral and stray dogs in tiger reserves lacks teeth

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Ahmedabad yet to file response to PIL even as animal deaths in Gir forest increasing, says HC

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Gir Somnath: Leopard killed in road accident

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Kuno sanctuary set for cheetah re-introduction with least investment

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Xinhua pictures of the year 2020: baby animals

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Direct a clear-cut policy on wildlife, PIL urges Gujarat HC

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4-year-old boy mauled to death by leopard in Gir Somnath

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India's SOP to deal with feral and stray dogs in tiger reserves lacks the bite

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

India to co-chair APAP to conserve wildlife habitats

India to co-chair APAP to conserve wildlife habitats

Jagran Josh

Similarly, the country also recorded a 29% increase in Asiatic Lions from Gujarat Gir Forests in the past 5 years. About Asia Protected Areas Partnership:.

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53 birds found dead on Kharo reservoir bank in Junagadh

53 birds found dead on Kharo reservoir bank in Junagadh
The Indian Express
A team of Manavadar range of Gir Somnath social forestry department rushed ... Suspecting that the birds could have died due to some disease, forest ...

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Leopards attack two in Gir Somnath

Leopards attack two in Gir Somnath

Times of India

The forest department found the body of a youth Ajit Bheda (27) from a farm in Vitthalpur village of Kodinar taluka in Gir Somnath district on Saturday ...

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Saturday, January 2, 2021

India to be a co-chair of regional forum to conserve wildlife habitats


India to be a co-chair of regional forum to conserve wildlife habitats
Similarly, it recorded 29% increase in population of Asiatic Lions, living in Gujarat Gir Forest, in the past five years – from 523 in 2015 to 674 in 2020.
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Gujarat High Court gets tough on illegal mining in and around Girnar reserve forest, seeks report ...

Gujarat High Court gets tough on illegal mining in and around Girnar reserve forest, seeks report ...
The Girnar wildlife sanctuary is about 70 kms from the Gir Protected Area, and wildlife moves with ease between them through a corridor that passes ...
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Friday, January 1, 2021

Rush in Gir leads to Diu on NY

 Rush in Gir leads to Diu on NY

Gir forest officials said that till December 31 almost all the permits in the three morning slots have been booked and even afternoon slots are also full ...
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