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2025 Lion census shows 32% population rise: Why Asiatic lion’s future can’t be secured by numbers alone
May 23, 2025 9:34 am
From under 200 in the 1960s, the population of Asiatic lions has grown to nearly 900 in 2025. To continue this success story, the big cats now need more quality forest habitats away from human settlements.
How Gujarat counted its Asiatic lions: 35,000 square km, 11 districts, 3,000 people
May 21, 2025 1:29 pm
Population of Asiatic Lions rises to 891 in Gujarat; CM Patel releases data of 16th Lion Census
Asiatic lion census to be carried out in Gujarat from May 10 to 13
April 22, 2025 7:37 am
The first phase will include observation for 24 hours. Then there will be a 24-hour gap. And again there is observation for 24 hours
Why a proposed Eco-Sensitive Zone around Gir forest is facing protests
October 10, 2024 6:44 pm
Leaders of both the ruling BJP and opposition parties like the AAP have protested against the proposed ESZ around Gir. What led to the protests and why are ESZs declared? We explain
Gujarat High Court dismisses PIL alleging violations of mining rules in Gir: ‘not supposed to issue legal notice
July 08, 2024 3:07 pm
Five residents of Gir Somnath district had moved a PIL alleging violation of mining rules by Ambuja Cements
2 lionesses fall in well while trying to hunt nilgai, 1 dead
July 07, 2024 11:41 am
Rajdeepsinh Zala, Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) of Gir (East), said, “Two sub-adult lionesses fell in the open well while chasing a nilgai on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday or early on Saturday morning.
In Gujarat, two minors among three detained by forest officer for 'unauthorised entry' in Gir
June 26, 2024 1:05 am
21-year-old with two teenage friends entered Gir forest periphery, fled the spot after being noticed by wildlife tracker
In a first for Gujarat, 'Chinese white-cheeked ashy drongo' spotted in Gir
March 11, 2024 12:06 pm
Last year, on January 17, Bhavesh Trivedi, assistant programme coordinator of Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation, Gandhinagar, was guiding a batch of participants at a nature education camp organised by Sky Forest Youth Club in Batheshwar area in Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (GNPWLS) when a bird sighting piqued his curiosity.
2 leopards fighting for territory killed in Gir forest after coming in contact with power distribution line
December 22, 2023 12:19 am
On Tuesday morning, the two leopards were found dead on the border of a sugarcane plantation, around 10 km from the border of Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (GNPWLS), officials added.
Farm labourer, son arrested for 'hunting jackal, wild boar' near border of Gir forest: Police
December 05, 2023 8:25 am
The jackal enjoys the highest legal protection by virtue of it being in the Schedule-I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, while the wild boar is a Schedule-II animal.
GIR FOREST PHOTOS
From river rafting to scuba diving: You must try these adventure activities this summer
May 18, 2019 11:40 am
Planning to enjoy some adventure activities this summer? Then you have reached the right place. These places across the country are sure to make your vacation full of fun!
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