Monday, August 3, 2026

First African lions in over a decade born at Blackpool Zoo

 First African lions in over a decade born at Blackpool Zoo - BBC
'Britain's oldest' Asiatic lion Kamal dies at zoo. The 16-year-old, which had fathered three cubs, moved to his Suffolk "retirement home" in October.

Eco Watch | Gir lion attacks: A problem of plenty

Eco Watch | Gir lion attacks: A problem of plenty - India Today
For Gujarat's conservation triumph with the Asiatic Lions is straining against its own success. Six deaths due to lion attacks in June and July have ...

Asiatic lion rescued after getting trapped in spiked gate in Gujarat's Junagadh

Asiatic lion rescued after getting trapped in spiked gate in Gujarat's Junagadh - The Hindu
... Forests Akshay Joshi said. Heat, not disease, caused deaths of 8 lion cubs in Gir forest. After being alerted, teams from the Junagadh Forest ...

Gir Lion Attacks & Human Interaction | Expert Uday Vora Explains Why

Gir Lion Attacks & Human Interaction | Expert Uday Vora Explains Why - Bhaskar English
Former Conservator of Forests Uday Vora, who has more than three decades of experience, explains the reasons behind this changing behaviour. Five ...

Friday, July 31, 2026

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...