Found only in Gujarat’s Gir Forest, they are a subspecies of lions that live in dry forests. They are unique to India.

A pair of captive Asiatic lions have been brought to Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) in Mumbai from Sakkarbaug Zoo in Gujarat to join the park's captive lion safari. The lions arrived at SGNP ...

Asiatic lions are a rare subspecies found only in India, smaller than their African cousins but equally majestic, with a distinct fold of skin on their belly and a shorter, less dense mane.

since the death of its last lion, Jimmy, in 2014. Jimmy, a 16-year-old African-Asiatic hybrid lion, passed away in 2014 after a prolonged illness. Born at the Byculla zoo in 1998 to African lion ...

Here are ten exciting facts about lions that will leave you roaring with wonder ... Today, their range is limited mostly to Africa, with a small population of Asiatic lions in India’s Gir Forest.

The Asiatic lions, once found throughout much of the Middle East and India, are now primarily located in the Gir Forest of Gujarat, where conservation efforts have helped stabilise their population.

We’ll also uncover some intriguing, fun facts about the unique coexistence of the Maasai and lions ... They primarily hunt large ungulates like zebras, wildebeests, and buffaloes, using their strength ...

Mumbai's Ranibaug Zoo has requested Asiatic lions from Gujarat's forest department to fill a long-vacant space since 2014. Despite past unsuccessful attempts and no return offering except costly ...

Mumbai, Jan 21 (PTI) Authorities of the zoo in Mumbai have written to the forest department in neighbouring Gujarat, seeking a pair of Asiatic lions, officials said. The Veermata Jijabai Bhosale ...

Incidents of lions killing domestic animals in Gujarat's Gir forest have steadily increased, reaching a peak of 4,385 in 2023-24, according to recent government data. This is despite an increase in ...