Monday, March 31, 2025

Seven Zoonormous things to see at London Zoo

Seven Zoonormous things to see at London Zoo
BIG cats. Asiatic lion cub at London Zoo. At London Zoo, we're home to both Sumatran tigers - the smallest and rarest tiger species - and Asiatic ...

IUCN on Threats to Fungi, Lions, and Frankincense Trees

IUCN on Threats to Fungi, Lions, and Frankincense Trees - GKToday
... lion population decline, and. ... Lions were previously classified into two subspecies: African Lions (Panthera leo leo) and Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo ...

Mum's The Word...

Mum's The Word... - Yorkshire Times
Endangered Asiatic lion mother Arya (right) and her cubs

In this Diu village, lions are unwelcome guests

In this Diu village, lions are unwelcome guests | Rajkot News - The Times of India
The growing presence of Asiatic lions is a new fear for residents who live scattered inside the reserve forest in the union territory adjacent to ...

Derek, Data, And Distortion: How To Mislead On Wildlife Conservation With A Straight Face

Derek, Data, And Distortion: How To Mislead On Wildlife Conservation With A Straight Face
... Asiatic lions and leopards. Yet the numbers tell a completely different story. The Asiatic lion population has grown steadily, from 411 in 2010 to ...

'Largely depleted': IUCN's new Green Status assessment for the lion in Africa and India

'Largely depleted': IUCN's new Green Status assessment for the lion in Africa and India
Lions were previously described as two subspecies: the African Lion (Panthera leo leo) and the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica). However, this ...

Gir, Barda wildlife sanctuaries see surge in visitor

Gir, Barda wildlife sanctuaries see surge in visitor | Ahmedabad News - The Times of India
The govt heightened tourist interest in Porbandar district's Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, the alternative home for Asiatic lions. Visitor numbers for .

NewsBytes - The Tribune

NewsBytes - The Tribune
The Gir forest in Gujarat is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lions. Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for ...

669 Asiatic lions died in past 5 years, maximum in 2024

669 Asiatic lions died in past 5 years, maximum in 2024: Govt data - Deccan Herald
The Gir forest in Gujarat is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lions.

West Bengal safari roars: Record growth in wildlife conservation & visitor surge

West Bengal safari roars: Record growth in wildlife conservation & visitor surge - MSN
This year saw a significant increase in animal births, with 30 newborns, including three Royal Bengal Tiger cubs, one Asiatic Lion cub, and four ...

Bengal Safari gets 3rd lion as Suraj, Tanaya have male cub

Bengal Safari gets 3rd lion as Suraj, Tanaya have male cub | Kolkata News - Times of India
Siliguri: The pair of Asiatic lions, renamed Suraj and Tanaya from Akbar and Sita after they were brought to the Bengal Safari park in Salugara ...

Jerusalem's Asiatic lioness Kiara transferred to Germany for critical breeding program

Jerusalem's Asiatic lioness Kiara transferred to Germany for critical breeding program
... lion, Kubo, as part of a breeding program aimed at preserving the species. The pairing was recommended by the Asiatic lion coordinator of the ...

Farmers urge officials to set up 24x7 veterinary polyclinic in Tamil Nadu

Farmers urge officials to set up 24x7 veterinary polyclinic in Tamil Nadu - MSN
Top National Parks in India to Spot the Majestic Asiatic Lion. Whatshot. Top National Parks in India to Spot the Majestic Asiatic Lion. 6. 11 Reasons

The highly endangered big cats are back: in Europe's most modern zoo - Pomona

The highly endangered big cats are back: in Europe's most modern zoo - Pomona
Modern zoos are the genetic reserve for highly endangered animal species. Such as the Asiatic lion, ...

'King of the Jungle' gets 'largely depleted' status as 669 asiatic lions die in five years

'King of the Jungle' gets 'largely depleted' status as 669 asiatic lions die in five years
The Gujarat government insists that the Gir forest, the lions' only natural habitat, has a sufficient prey base, and in February, ...

Saturday, March 29, 2025

“Significant deliberations…”: PM Modi after National Board for Wildlife meeting in Gir

“Significant deliberations…”: PM Modi after National Board for Wildlife meeting in Gir
2,900 crore for lion conservation over the next decade. The discussions also focused on minimizing forest fires and human-animal conflicts by ...

Top 10 Zoos In India for A Perfect Family Day

Top 10 Zoos In India for A Perfect Family Day - News18
This zoo is recognised for its Asiatic lion breeding programme and extensive conservation efforts. Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden, Gujarat. image.

8 animals other than the lion to witness in Gir National Park

8 animals other than the lion to witness in Gir National Park | Times of India
Gir National Park in Gujarat is a wildlife paradise with diverse species and rich ecosystems. Beyond the iconic Asiatic lion, the park offers a ...

Lioness kills farmer, refuses to let go of body after dragging it for over 100 metres

Lioness kills farmer, refuses to let go of body after dragging it for over 100 metres
The incident happened on the border of two districts in Gujarat that are part of the larger Gir forest, the last natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion.

286 lions, 456 leopards died in Gujarat in two years, says Forest Minister in Assembly

286 lions, 456 leopards died in Gujarat in two years, says Forest Minister in Assembly
Gujarat reports lion ... As per the last census conducted in June 2020, the state is home to 674 Asiatic lions, mainly the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary.

PM Modi inaugurates Vantara; high-fives lion, feeds leopard cubs

Watch: PM Modi inaugurates Vantara; high-fives lion, feeds leopard cubs - Viral | India News
During his visit, PM Modi played with Asiatic Lion cubs, a rare Clouded Leopard cub, and a White Lion cub—born after its mother's rescue. He also ...

Conservation of Asiatic Lions in Gujarat and Project Lion @ 2047

 Conservation of Asiatic Lions in Gujarat and Project Lion @ 2047 - a vision for Amrit Kaal
On 3rd March, World Wildlife Day 2025, themed 'Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet,' underscores the critical role of

PM Modi likely to announce Lion census during Gujarat visit

PM Modi likely to announce Lion census during Gujarat visit - Deccan Herald
Officials said that as per the plan shared by the union government, the prime minister will announce the 16th Asiatic lion population estimation ...

PM Modi to tour Gir today, will chair NBWL meeting

PM Modi to tour Gir today, will chair NBWL meeting - The Times of India
... Asiatic lions and other wildlife in the lion habitat. It was under the leadership of Narendra Modi as Gujarat CM that women beat guards and ...

Barda declared second lion habitat | Ahmedabad News

Barda declared second lion habitat | Ahmedabad News - The Times of India
Ahmedabad: Under Project Lion, the state govt has officially announced that Barda Dungar Sanctuary is the second habitat of the Asiatic lion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Unveil ₹2927-Cr Project Lion In Gujarat's Gir National Park

Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Unveil ₹2927-Cr Project Lion In Gujarat's Gir National Park | N18V
LiveNOW from FOX•1.2M views · 12:50 · Go to channel · The ONLY ASIATIC LIONS of GIR FOREST, INDIA..

7 Unique Breeds Of Lion To Ever Exist


7 Unique Breeds Of Lion To Ever Exist - Zee News
Asiatic Lions are found in India's Gir forest, this subspecies are smaller than African relatives. West African Lion.

Wild animal attacks | The new conflict zones

Wild animal attacks | The new conflict zones - India Today
... Asiatic lions. “Locals offer their livestock as bait to conduct illegal lion shows,” it says. The government compensates them for the loss of ...

Asiatic lions to make a comeback at Vandalur zoo after a decade

Asiatic lions to make a comeback at Vandalur zoo after a decade | Chennai News
Chennai: Come May, a pure-bred Asiatic lion, two Asiatic lionesses and a wild ass will make their entry into Arignar Anna Zoological Park in ...

PM Modi on 3-day Gujarat visit from March 1; to chair National Board of Wildlife meeting

PM Modi on 3-day Gujarat visit from March 1; to chair National Board of Wildlife meeting
... Forests & Head of the Forest Force (PCCF & HoFF). "The PM will arrive ... On March 3, the PM will begin his day by enjoying a jungle safari in the Gir