Gir: Known by nicknames like Sinh, Savaj, Untiyo Vagh, Babbar Sher, Kesari, and Dalamattho, the Asiatic lion is found only in the Gir Sanctuary in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Since 1980, Gir has become famous as the only habitat of Asiatic lions. These lions are the pride of not only Gujarat but also all of Asia. The Gujarat Forest Department conducts a lion census every five years. The next population estimate for the Asiatic lion, scheduled for 2025, will be conducted in two phases from...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Forest Minister Mulubhai Bera has announced that for the first time, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be used in the lion census to be conducted in the state. The Forest Department is fully prepared for the count, which will be held from May 10 to 13 across 11 districts. Alongside forest officials, volunteers and NGOs will also participate in this crucial exercise. Mulubhai Bera told the media, "The census will take place in Gir Sanctuary and other sanctuaries across 11 di...Read More

Gandhinagar: As of January 31, 2025, a total of 57 lions have died due to accidents (unnatural causes), while 228 natural deaths have occurred in the state over the last two years, the Minister of Forest and Environment informed the Gujarat Assembly today. To prevent deaths caused by accidents, the government has implemented the following measures: • A veterinary officer has been appointed for the immediate treatment of lions and other wild animals in case of illness or injury, and a mod...Read More

Khambha: A 35-year-old farmer, Mangabhai Boghabhai Bareya, was tragically killed by a lioness in his field in Kakardi Moli village, part of the Jasaddhar range in the Dhari Gir East forest division, Amreli district. According to locals, Bareya was working in his field when the lioness attacked him, dragged him away, and mauled him to death. Despite villagers gathering at the scene, the lioness refused to relinquish the body. The forest department team from Jasaddhar range, led by RFO L.D. Bhar...Read More

Sasan Gir: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Gir National Park in Gujarat earlier today, where he chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife. The National Board for Wildlife reviewed various initiatives undertaken by the Government in wildlife conservation, highlighting achievements in the creation of new protected areas and species-specific flagship programs such as Project Tiger, Project Elephant, Project Snow Leopard, among others. The Board also discussed conservat...Read More

Gandhinagar: Tomorrow i.e.on 3rd March, the world will mark World Wildlife Day, with the theme for 2025 being Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet. This theme underscores the vital role of sustainable funding in global conservation efforts. Marking this occasion, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Gir-Somnath in Gujarat tomorrow. Currently, Asiatic lions inhabit approximately 30,000 square kilometers across 53 talukas in 9 districts of Gujarat. The state...Read More

Gandhinagar: On March 3, World Wildlife Day 2025, themed ‘Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet,’ underscores the critical role of sustainable funding in global conservation efforts. Aligning with this vision, Project Lion is a dedicated initiative focused on the conservation and expansion of the Asiatic lion population, ensuring their long-term survival through strategic habitat management and community participation. The foundation of Project Lion was laid on the...Read More

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi is likely to make two visits to Gujarat in March, according to sources. His tentative schedule includes a visit to Sasan Gir on March 3rd for a wildlife-related event, followed by visits to Surat and Navsari on March 7th and 8th for events related to women's empowerment. Sources indicate that PM Modi, in his capacity as the Chairman of the National Wildlife Board, is expected to attend a meeting in Sasan Gir on March 3rd, coinciding with World Wildl...Read More

New Delhi: The population of Asiatic Lions is showing an increasing trend. As informed by the State Government of Gujarat, the details of the population of Asiatic Lions over the years are as under: Year Estimated population 2010 411 2015 523 2020 674 Asiatic Lion is categorized as ‘Endangered’ according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species upgraded from ‘Critically Endangered’ category in 2008 due to the ...Read More

Una, Gujarat: A lion entered the premises of Gayatri Vidyalaya in Una, Gujarat, on Friday morning, following which the school declared holiday and asked students not to come.  The incident occurred when the lion chased a calf that had strayed into the school grounds. The lion attacked and killed the calf before entering the school building. School staff, who witnessed the incident through CCTV footage, immediately alerted the Gir Forest Department. The school was closed for the day as a precau...Read More