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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to participate in 'World Lion Day' at Timbdi in the Barda region
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to participate in 'World Lion Day' at Timbdi in the Barda region
Lioness Rakshitha dies of illness at Mysuru zoo
Lioness Rakshitha dies of illness at Mysuru zoo - Times of India
Rakshitha, the lioness, was born to Narasimha, an Asiatic lion, and Manini, an African lioness, on April 1, 2004, at Mysuru zoo. She was one of ...
World Lion Day 2025: Why Panthera leo was an ideal quarry for India's Mughal sovereigns
World Lion Day 2025: Why Panthera leo was an ideal quarry for India's Mughal sovereigns
Memoirs and paintings show the fatal combat that almost cost the ruler his life.” The Asiatic lion survived the Mughal period with its numbers intact.
Amreli Students Join Rally on World Lion Day in Lion-Themed Masks
Amreli Students Join Rally on World Lion Day in Lion-Themed Masks - Reporter Live
Various programs were organized to raise awareness about lion conservation, especially in the Gir forest region and its surrounding areas. In ...
Journalist Given Relief In 16 Year Old Gir Forest Case
Journalist Given Relief In 16 Year Old Gir Forest Case - Vibes Of India
In 2009, a case had been registered against a journalist for allegedly disturbing a lion while it was feeding, “outside” the forest limits in Gir ...
Asiatic Lioness 'Kesari' Welcomes Four Cubs at Assam State Zoo
Asiatic Lioness 'Kesari' Welcomes Four Cubs at Assam State Zoo - Pratidin Time
... Gir Forest in Gujarat. 11 Aug 2025 10:06 IST. author-image. PratidinTime ... Gir Forest in Gujarat. Their numbers in the wild have been under ...
Nehru Zoo Celebrates World Lion Day
Nehru Zoo Celebrates World Lion Day - Deccan Chronicle
... Asiatic and African lion enclosures, in which 374 students participated. Animal keepers explained lion behaviour, lifespan, and the importance of ...
World Lion Day: India Celebrates, But How Are Its Lions Really Doing?
World Lion Day: India Celebrates, But How Are Its Lions Really Doing? - The Wire
The Asiatic lion which dwells in Gujarat, however, is technically not a separate species of lion from their cousins in Africa. They're a separate sub- ...
World Lion Day Today: Asiatic lion pair adapting well, Vizag zoo optimistic about cubs
World Lion Day Today: Asiatic lion pair adapting well, Vizag zoo optimistic about cubs
Asiatic lions are a critically endangered species. Unlike their African counterparts, Asiatic lions are slightly smaller in size, ...
Guwahati: Four Asiatic Lion Cubs Born at Assam State Zoo
Guwahati: Four Asiatic Lion Cubs Born at Assam State Zoo
The Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden has welcomed four healthy Asiatic lion cubs, born to lioness Kesari.
'India's lion count surge sets global example'
'India's lion count surge sets global example' - PressReader
The rise in population of Asiatic lion shows India's intimate relationship with nature and wildlife, says Bhupender Yadav; praises 'coexistence' ...
Britain Extreme Weather Heat
Britain Extreme Weather Heat | National News | goshennews.com
Asiatic Lion cubs Mali and Shanti wash after enjoying a blood ice lolly at London Zoo, as parts of the UK face a fourth heatwave of the summer, ...
Unwanted Pets are Turned Into Food for Larger Animals at Zoo in Denmark
Unwanted Pets are Turned Into Food for Larger Animals at Zoo in Denmark - Petition Site
Pets would be euthanized by zoo staff before being fed - fur, bones, skin, and all - directly to the facility's Asiatic lion, European lynx and ...
First international lion conservation seminar held in Gir
First international lion conservation seminar held in Gir - PressReader
The seminar aimed to address pressing issues and formulate innovative strategies for the conservation of the Asiatic lion, a species found only in the ...
From Snow Leopards to Sea Turtles: India's Top 10 Wildlife Reserves You Must Visit
From Snow Leopards to Sea Turtles: India's Top 10 Wildlife Reserves You Must Visit
Gir National Park, Gujarat The only place on Earth where the Asiatic lion still roams wild, Gir is a conservation success story. Safari through ...
Bhavnagar Youth Pens World's First Novel On Asiatic lions
Bhavnagar Youth Pens World's First Novel On Asiatic lions - ETV Bharat
Bhavnagar's Arvindbhai Vaghela pens world's first novel on Asiatic lions, earning India Book of Records entry, hopes for global recognition ...
Mom donates daughter's pony to zoo — so that it can be devoured by lions: 'Nothing goes to waste'
Mom donates daughter's pony to zoo — so that it can be devoured by lions: 'Nothing goes to waste'
4. Aalborg Zoo houses three carnivorous and dangerous species: Asiatic lions, polar bears, and the Sumatran tiger.
World Photography Day 2025: 10 most photogenic wildlife parks in India
World Photography Day 2025: 10 most photogenic wildlife parks in India - Moneycontrol
... Asiatic lion, Gir also hosts. 7/11. 6. Gir National Park, Gujarat Home to the Asiatic lion, Gir also hosts leopards, hyenas, and rare birds. The dry ...
parliamentary question: rehabilitation of asiatic lions in major disaster - PIB
parliamentary question: rehabilitation of asiatic lions in major disaster - PIB
... Asiatic lion in Gujarat by integrating conservation and eco-development. The objectives of Project Lion are: To secure and restore lions' habitats ...
India Strengthens Conservation and Disaster Preparedness for Asiatic Lions Under Project ...
India Strengthens Conservation and Disaster Preparedness for Asiatic Lions Under Project ...
With only a single wild population of Asiatic lions in the world, primarily in Gujarat's Gir region, these measures are seen as vital to ensuring ...
Gene pool centers, Barda Sanctuary for rehabilitation of lions during major disasters: Govt
Gene pool centers, Barda Sanctuary for rehabilitation of lions during major disasters: Govt
... -based conservation of the Asiatic lion in Gujarat by integrating conservation and eco-development. The objectives of Project Lion are: Advertisement.
IFS Sandeep Kumar's Journey with the Asiatic Lion - Indian Masterminds
IFS Sandeep Kumar's Journey with the Asiatic Lion - Indian Masterminds
When Sandeep Kumar, a 2005-batch Indian Forest Service officer, stepped into Gir Forest ... Gir was not just about forests; it was home to the world's ...
India Strengthens Conservation and Disaster Preparedness for Asiatic Lions Under Project ...
India Strengthens Conservation and Disaster Preparedness for Asiatic Lions Under Project ...
... Gir Forest; Rescue and veterinary centers established in multiple locations including Jasadhar, Ambardi, Krankach, and Sasan; Use of ICT-based ...
Farmer Earns 5 Times More with Hydroponics & Saves 80% on Electricity Bills; Helps Others Switch
Farmer Earns 5 Times More with Hydroponics & Saves 80% on Electricity Bills; Helps Others Switch
'Why I Stopped IIT Prep & Started Farming in Gir Forest': 25-YO's Soul-Searching Journey
NIHSAD test report confirms bird flu as cause of Asiatic lion Pataudi's death at Kanpur zoo
NIHSAD test report confirms bird flu as cause of Asiatic lion Pataudi's death at Kanpur zoo
LUCKNOW: The pathology report of Asiatic lion Pataudi, who died at Kanpur Zoo on Thursday, confirmed H5N1 (Avian Influenza) commonly known as bird ...
Madhya Pradesh's 30-year lion dream likely over as Kuno becomes cheetah land
Madhya Pradesh's 30-year lion dream likely over as Kuno becomes cheetah land
Kuno National Park's Lion Project is now the Cheetah Project. This change sparks speculation about the Asiatic lion relocation.
Inside India's Hidden 'Mini-African' Village Jambur In Gujarat: How Did It Come Into Existence
Inside India's Hidden 'Mini-African' Village Jambur In Gujarat: How Did It Come Into Existence
Nestled on the outskirts of Gujarat's forests that shelter the Asiatic lion, Jambur may seem like any other village at first glance, children in ...
Kachchh: Where Cheetahs, Caracals, and Flamingos Share the Horizon, Thanks to This IFS Officer
Kachchh: Where Cheetahs, Caracals, and Flamingos Share the Horizon, Thanks to This IFS Officer
After years of walking alongside the Asiatic Lion in Gir, 2005 batch IFS officer Sandeep Kumar has now been entrusted with another frontier: ...
Lion carcass found in Raval river, death termed 'suspicious' | Rajkot News
Lion carcass found in Raval river, death termed 'suspicious' | Rajkot News - Times of India
... forest, Gir East Division. He said viscera samples have been sent for forensic analysis, and the exact cause of death will b
India's growing lion population should be cause for celebration, but it's also a deadly problem
India's growing lion population should be cause for celebration, but it's also a deadly problem | CNN
Sporting an unmistakable dark mane and unique folds of skin along their bellies, Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than their African cousins. They ...
Lion walks into under-construction house in Gir village,Roars, sparks panic as .
Lion walks into under-construction house in Gir village,Roars, sparks panic as ... - Bhaskar English
Chaos erupted as the lion roared Upon learning that a lion had ... Asiatic lion pair 'Dharam-Veer', considered the pride of Gujarat and ...
From Pink Dolphins to Giant Turtles: Where to find incredible species of India
From Pink Dolphins to Giant Turtles: Where to find incredible species of India - Moneycontrol
Explore India's incredible wildlife, from playful pink dolphins and rare Irrawaddy dolphins to nesting giant turtles, majestic Asiatic lions, ...
Which Country Has the Most Lions in the World?
Which Country Has the Most Lions in the World?
These lions are found only in the Gir Forest in Gujarat. In 2025, India had about 891 lions. They are smaller than African lions but very rare and ...
9 popular national parks in India perfect for September travels
9 popular national parks in India perfect for September travels
Wild escapes in September · Kaziranga National Park, Assam · Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand · Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan · Gir National ...
When 'man's best friend' becomes wildlife's worst enemy: Stray dogs and India's biodiversity crisis
When 'man's best friend' becomes wildlife's worst enemy: Stray dogs and India's biodiversity crisis
Just two years after the Gir Forest disaster, 85 Asiatic lions died in Gir and surrounding areas between January and May 2020 from various diseases