Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today here declared the final count of Lion Census 2025, which was 891. The number of lions has continued to rise as per the census figures. In the previous census conducted in 2020, the total count of lions was 674. It has now risen to 891, which is a growth of over 32%. Among them, 196 are male, 330 are female, 140 are young, and 225 are cubs — in total, 891 lions. The 16th Asiatic lion census took place over four days, from May 10 to 13...Read More

Gandhinagar: A dedicated veterinarian, Dr. Aniket, from Indroda Park, demonstrated remarkable courage and commitment to animal welfare after being bitten by a lioness he was treating. The incident occurred after the lioness, named Swati, suffered complications following the stillbirth of her two cubs. Tragedy struck at Indroda Park last Saturday, May 10th, when Swati, a young lioness, went into labor and delivered two stillborn cubs. Park officials attributed the deaths to the lioness's you...Read More

Ahmedabad: The final phase of the 16th Asiatic lion census in Gujarat is underway, with around 3,000 volunteers assisting in estimating the big cat population, after the first phase concluded on Sunday. The four-day exercise, spanning May 10 to 13, is being conducted across 35,000 sq km, covering 58 talukas in 11 districts. The preliminary phase concluded on May 11, while the final estimation is being carried out on May 12 and 13. The volunteers include zonal officers, enumerators, and inspecto...Read More

Gir: The Gujarat Forest Department today began the 16th Asiatic Lion census in two phases. This marks the first on-ground census since 2015 and will cover nearly 35,000 sq km across 11 districts, including Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Amreli, Bhavnagar, and Rajkot, among others. The census will employ the Direct Beat Verification (DBV) method, known for its high accuracy, according to a government release. The first phase (preliminary count) will take place over the weekend, on May 10–11, followed...Read More

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