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.

A farmer in Kakdi Moli village was killed by a lioness while working in his field. The lioness, which had been seen frequently in the area, refused to leave the body, prompting officials to use an earthmover and tranquilizer to eventually capture it.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife at Gir National Park, presenting significant conservation initiatives. Key announcements included the first riverine dolphin estimation report, new projects for Gharials and Great Indian Bustard, and expanding the Asiatic Lion and Cheetah conservation efforts.

India's first survey of riverine dolphins has found 6,327 dolphins in 28 rivers across eight states, with Uttar Pradesh recording the highest numbers. Prime Minister Modi emphasized dolphin conservation and announced various initiatives for wildlife management, including the expansion of Project Cheetah and the launch of new conservation projects.

Imagine this: you’re driving along a highway, probably lost in your thoughts or enjoying your music, when suddenly, the car in front of you stops, and so does everyone else. Why? Because an Asiatic lion, with its majestic appearance and calm stride, is casually crossing the road. That’s exactly what happened recently on the Bhavnagar-Somnath Highway in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vantara, India's largest animal rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation center in Gujarat on World Wildlife Day. The 3000-acre sanctuary houses over 1.5 lakh rescued animals, including endangered species. Modi interacted with various animals and highlighted the center's advanced veterinary facilities and commitment to wildlife rehabilitation.