Friday, July 31, 2026

Forest Department on alert following lion attack on Girnar

Forest Department on alert following lion attack on Girnar steps - YouTube
Junagadh News | Forest Department on alert following lion attack on Girnar steps ... Gir Lion Human Conflicts.

Lion vomits human remains in captivity. Girnar Hill child pilgrim's killer beast caught

Lion vomits human remains in captivity. Girnar Hill child pilgrim's killer beast caught: Report
The most revered shrine is the Dattatreya Temple at the highest accessible peak within the Gir Forest, and a vertical climb of 9,999 stone steps is ...

Girnar lion attack: 11-year-old pilgrim killed by Asiatic lion in Junagadh

Girnar lion attack: 11-year-old pilgrim killed by Asiatic lion in Junagadh - Deccan Herald
Asiatic lion: An 11-year-old pilgrim was killed in a lion attack while climbing Girnar hill in Junagadh. Forest officials have launched a search ...

Lioness Found Dead Along Shetrunjay River in Bhavnagar

Lioness Found Dead Along Shetrunjay River in Bhavnagar - DeshGujarat
... Asiatic lions moving through the Gir landscape. The latest incident comes amid a series of lion deaths in the region in recent months, with causes

Three lion cubs were born at the Delhi zoo. CCTV cams keeping an eye on them

Three lion cubs were born at the Delhi zoo. CCTV cams keeping an eye on them - ThePrint
The zoo houses six adult Asiatic lions including three males — Sundaram, Maheshwar, and Kartik — and three females — Mahagauri, Shailja, ...

For 25k, watch a lion hunt: How illegal tours thrive in Gir

For 25k, watch a lion hunt: How illegal tours thrive in Gir | - The Times of India
... Asiatic lions lives outside protected forests, often close to villages. Posing as a tourist from North India, TOI contacted several resorts and ...

Why July 9 is a Special Day In India and the World?

Why July 9 is a Special Day In India and the World? - Newstrack English
In 1969, the Indian Board for Wildlife declared the Asiatic Lion as the country's national animal. The move highlighted the importance of wildlife ...

13 Deer Found Dead In Madhya Pradesh Well; Probe Underway as Officials Suspect Tragic Accident

13 Deer Found Dead In Madhya Pradesh Well; Probe Underway as Officials Suspect Tragic Accident
ALSO READ: World Wildlife Day: Asiatic lion population rising steadily says PM Modi. Related Articles.

Innovative steps by Indian Railways for wildlife safety

Innovative steps by Indian Railways for wildlife safety - Hindusthan Samachar English
like Gir Protected Rea which is rich in Asiatic lion population. Maharashtra. Initiative. Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor: A 30. meter ...

Cattle herder narrowly escapes terrifying caught-on-camera lion attack by treating beast like ...

Cattle herder narrowly escapes terrifying caught-on-camera lion attack by treating beast like ...
Be the first to comment. Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula is the only remaining natural habitat for Asiatic lions, with nearly 900 in the Indian state.

Gujarat youth killed in lion attack during alleged illegal lion-watching; two detained

Gujarat youth killed in lion attack during alleged illegal lion-watching; two detained
... Asiatic lions and humans. The Forest Department is continuing its investigation to recover digital evidence, identify everyone present at the ...

Illegal Tourism Near Govt Outpost; Viral Lion Bhagat Linked to 5th Attack

Illegal Tourism Near Govt Outpost; Viral Lion Bhagat Linked to 5th Attack - Bhaskar English
The Luvariya Pala stretch, where the fatal attack took place, falls under the Gir East Dhari Division, limiting the Liliya Range Forest Department's

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Asiatic Lion Crisis

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Asiatic Lion Crisis - INSIGHTS IAS
Learn about the Asiatic Lion crisis in Gir Forest, overcrowding, Kuno translocation debate, disease risks, conservation challenges, ...

Fifth lion attack death in a month sparks alarm

Fifth lion attack death in a month sparks alarm - Ahmedabad Mirror
... death adds to ...

Lioness found dead in Bhavnagar

Lioness found dead in Bhavnagar - Ahmedabad Mirror
A lioness was found ...

For 25k, watch a lion hunt: How illegal tours thrive in Gir

For 25k, watch a lion hunt: How illegal tours thrive in Gir | Ahmedabad News
Gujarat Forest Department links a fourth fatal lion attack near Gir to illegal lion shows, exposing WhatsApp-run sighting networks and lax tourism ...

VIDEO: Gir Lions Stroll on Road, Feast on Cow & Roam Fields | Traffic Jam

VIDEO: Gir Lions Stroll on Road, Feast on Cow & Roam Fields | Traffic Jam
Lion movement has increased significantly in villages bordering the Gir forest, with multiple sightings reported over the past 24 hours

Honouring Gir Lion Duo 'Jay-Veeru'


Parimal Nathwani Unveils Memorial Board Honouring Gir Lion Duo 'Jay-Veeru' | DeshGujarat
Sasan Gir: In a moving tribute to Gir's most famous and beloved lion duo, renowned lion enthusiast and Rajya Sabha MP, Parimal Nathwani, ...

Explore India's Top Wildlife Destinations by Vande Bharat: 5 National Parks Easily Accessible by Rail

Explore India's Top Wildlife Destinations by Vande Bharat: 5 National Parks Easily Accessible by Rail
From the Asiatic lions of Gujarat to the one-horned rhinos of ... Gir National Park is the only natural habitat of the endangered Asiatic lion.

Nine-year-old boy dies in suspected big cat attack in Gujarat's Bhavnagar

Nine-year-old boy dies in suspected big cat attack in Gujarat's Bhavnagar - Daijiworld
However, officials have not yet confirmed whether the fatal attack was carried out by a leopard or an Asiatic lion. As there are no CCTV cameras ...

New lion brothers at wildlife park 'settling well'

New lion brothers at wildlife park 'settling well' - AOL.com
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) says there are between 500 to 600 Asiatic lions remaining. According to London Zoo, Asiatic ...

Why Gujarat villages are turning against the pride

Why Gujarat villages are turning against the pride - The Times of India
That trust took generations to build, and it is what has made Gujarat's lions a conservation success. A century ago, the Asiatic lion was hunted ...

Asiatic Lions: Gir's Majestic Predators & Conservation Success

Asiatic Lions: Gir's Majestic Predators & Conservation Success #shorts - YouTube
Living alongside humans for centuries, Asiatic lions in Gir forest display remarkable adaptations. From unique physical traits like their loose ...

Two injured in separate lion attacks in Gujarat, says forest dept

Two injured in separate lion attacks in Gujarat, says forest dept - The Indian Express
The Saurashtra region of Gujarat, the only surviving natural habitat of Asiatic Lions, has witnessed an increase in attacks on humans by the big cats ...

Wingham Wildlife park devastated after rescued lion dies

Wingham Wildlife park devastated after rescued lion dies - BBC
There are about 500 to 600 Asiatic lions left in the wild which only live in Gir Forest, India. ... A tiger lying on the ground. Wildlife park appeals ...

Lioness attack in Gujarat caught on camera; forest team searches for big cat

Lioness attack in Gujarat caught on camera; forest team searches for big cat
The Saurashtra region of Gujarat, the only surviving natural habitat of Asiatic lions, has been witnessing increased attacks by the big cats in recent ...

A second home for survival

A second home for survival - Deccan Herald
The recent deaths of eight lion cubs from heat-induced dehydration in Gujarat's Gir forest have revived debates over the overcrowding of the sanctuary ...

No New Forest Cover Added in 20 Years, Gujarat Leads Forest Diversion Proposals

No New Forest Cover Added in 20 Years, Gujarat Leads Forest Diversion Proposals: Experts
Wildlife experts at a Junagadh convention warn this threatens the Gir ecosystem and Asiatic lion's long-term survival, despite population growth. They ...

Lioness attacks cattle keeper outside Gujarat home; sparks concern over human-lion conflict

Lioness attacks cattle keeper outside Gujarat home; sparks concern over human-lion conflict
Wildlife experts have attributed the rise in such encounters to the expanding population of Asiatic lions beyond the protected Gir forest, bringing ...

Heavy rain in Gir forest catchment boosts inflow into Raval Dam




Heavy rain in Gir forest catchment boosts inflow into Raval Dam | Gir Somnath - YouTube
Heavy rain in Gir forest catchment boosts inflow into Raval Dam | Gir Somnath | Monsoon 2026

India needs a second home for Asiatic lions

India needs a second home for Asiatic lions - The Hindu
From a population which was reduced to just a few dozen in the early 20th century, the number of Asiatic lions has increased to approx. 891 today. Yet ...

One of the UK's oldest lions dies at Longleat safari park aged 20

One of the UK's oldest lions dies at Longleat safari park aged 20 - BBC
Wildlife park welcomes three male Asiatic lions. There are about 500 to 600 Asiatic lions left in the wild which only live in Gir Forest, India. 4 May ...

Only one country on Earth still has both wild lions and tigers, do you know which?

Only one country on Earth still has both wild lions and tigers, do you know which? - MSN
... Gir Forest National Park. According to the Gujarat Forest Department and wildlife conservation reports, the Asiatic lion population fell to ...

Gujarat faces backlash after 30 lions captured in 18 days

Gujarat faces backlash after 30 lions captured in 18 days | The Free Press Journal
... Gir, questioning the scientific basis of the operation. ... Forest Department of carrying out an unscientific "mass capture" of Asiatic lions.

Gir forest authorities buckle up to control Diwali crowd

Gir forest authorities buckle up to control Diwali crowd | Gujarat Samachar
In order to manage the flow of tourists and their behaviour towards the fauna, an alert will be declared by the forest department in Gir forest and ...