asiatic lions

Gujarat Forest Department will conduct the 16th Asiatic lion population estimation from May 10 to 13, 2025, covering 35,000 square kilometers across 11 districts. Employing 'Direct Beat Verification,' the census will gather data on lion movement, gender, and pride compositions.

In a late-night scare that has now caught national attention, a lion was found resting on a kitchen wall at a home in Gujarat’s Amreli district. The wild animal had managed to scale a wall nearly 12 to 13 feet high, leaving the family stunned and terrified by the sight. According to a report by the Times of India, the incident occurred at the home of Hamirbhai Lakhanotra.

Bengal Safari achieved significant milestones in animal care and wildlife conservation, boasting a rise in animal births and record visitor revenue. The park introduced new facilities and has ambitious expansion plans, highlighting a strong commitment to wildlife protection and visitor experience.

From critically endangered vultures in India to the elusive saola in Vietnam, conservation efforts are showcasing significant recoveries. Dedicated projects have tackled habitat loss, poaching, and human-animal conflict, resulting in steadily increasing populations of diverse species such as elephants, lions, and rhinos.

The lion population in Gujarat is expected to reach between 900 and 1,500 in the 2025 census due to conservation efforts. The 2020 census recorded 674 lions, but informal estimates suggest much higher numbers. The lion territory has expanded by 36% in five years. Officials choose conservative reporting to account for factors like high cub mortality.

On World Wildlife Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, participated in a lion safari, and chaired the National Board for Wildlife meeting. The visit highlights the government's Project Lion, which aims to conserve and expand the population of asiatic lions through various strategic efforts and community involvement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Somnath Jyotirlinga temple in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district, where he offered prayers and performed a special puja. He then proceeded to Sasan Gir for a lion safari and to chair a National Board for Wildlife meeting, marking World Wildlife Day.