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Asiatic lion numbers surge 32 per cent in five years, touch 891: Report
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's Asiatic lion population has recorded a significant jump, rising from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025 an increase of 32.2 percent, according to the 16th Lion Population Estimation report released on Sunday.
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World Lion Day 2025: Barda Sanctuary thrives with 17 lions, 25 leopards
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
As per the 2023 wildlife census, Barda is now home to 17 Asiatic lions, including cubs, and a healthy population of 25 leopards.
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Gujarat: CM Patel announces 16th lion population estimation, Asiatic lion
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced that Gujarat is now home to 891 Asiatic lions, as per the findings of the 16th Lion Population Estimation. The Chief Minister stated that the latest count includes 196 males, 330 females, along with a significant number of cubs and young lions
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PM Modi releases first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report in country,
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited Gir National Park in Gujarat, where he chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife and released the report of the first-ever riverine dolphin estimation conducted in the country, which estimated a total of 6,327 dolphins.
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Gujarat: PM Modi goes on Lion Safari at Gir National Park on World Wildlif
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Prime Minister also extended wishes on World Wildlife Day and said, "Today, on World Wildlife Day, let's reiterate our commitment to protect and preserve the incredible biodiversity of our planet. Every species plays a vital role--let's safeguard their future for generations to come!
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Conservation of Asiatic Lions in Gujarat and Project Lion @ 2047 - a visio
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
On 3rd March, World Wildlife Day 2025, themed 'Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet,' underscores the critical role of sustainable funding in global conservation efforts.
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This Dhanteras, Gujarat set to get new lion safari at Barda to ease burden
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Enhancing Gujarat's wildlife tourism offerings, the inauguration of the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary and Phase-1 of the Barda Jungle Safari will take place on Dhanteras, October 29, at Kapurdi Check Post in Devbhumi Dwarka aiming to ease the burden on Sasan.
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World Lion Day 2023: PM Modi lauds conservation efforts, notes steady rise
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, took to Twitter to extend greetings on ‘World Lion Day’ and said, “India is proud to be home to the Asiatic Lions over the last few years.”
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"Wolves hunt in packs": Smriti Irani on opposition leaders' meeting
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"When wolves go out to hunt, they go out in packs. But it is impossible for wolves to hunt a lion. And how will wolves hunt that lion which is blessed by mothers and sisters," Smriti Irani said. By lion, Irani was alluding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who hails from Gujarat, famous for
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Aramness Gir opens its doors - The ultimate luxury safari experience in In
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 15 (ANI/NewsVoir): Situated on the fringe of the Sasan Gir National Park, where the last remaining Asiatic lions in the world coexist with the semi-nomadic Maldhari tribe, Aramness Gir, a new style luxe safari lodge, opened its doors this morning to its
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Eight Asiatic lions housed in Hyderabad zoo infected with COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 4 (ANI): Eight Asiatic lions housed in the Nehru Zoological Park (NZP) Hyderabad have tested positive for SARS-CoV2 virus.
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Javadekar elated after installation of 400 water points in Gujarat's Gir N
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Friday expressed happiness over the installation of 400 water points in Gujarat's Gir National Park.
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