How many Asiatic lions died in Gujarat over the past two years?

In the past two years, a total of 322 Asiatic lions, including 166 adults and 156 cubs, have died in Gujarat.

What were the causes of the lion deaths in Gujarat?

Out of the 322 lion deaths recorded over 25 months, 64 were attributed to unnatural causes, affecting adults, lionesses, and cubs.

What measures is the Gujarat government taking to protect lions?

The government is implementing measures such as establishing treatment centers, appointing veterinarians, improving road safety near sanctuaries, and strengthening monitoring units.

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Gujarat Lion Deaths: 322 Lost in Two Years

28 Feb

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Summary

322 Asiatic lions, including 156 cubs, died in Gujarat over two years.
64 lion deaths were attributed to unnatural causes in the recent period.
Government implements measures to curb deaths and boost conservation efforts.

Gujarat Lion Deaths: 322 Lost in Two Years

Over the past two years, Gujarat has recorded the deaths of 322 Asiatic lions, a figure that includes 166 adults and 156 cubs. The state government recently informed the assembly that 64 of these lion deaths were a result of unnatural causes. The period examined spans from January 1, 2024, to January of the current year.

These mortality figures are in the context of the 2025 lion census, which indicated a population of 891 Asiatic lions within the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary and its surrounding areas. A significant portion of the deaths, 64 in total, were attributed to factors other than natural causes, affecting adults, lionesses, and cubs.