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The Gir Forest in the State of Gujarat, India is the last natural habitat of more than 674 wild Asiatic lions, though plans are afoot to re-introduce some to Kuno National Park in the neighboring State of Madhya Pradesh to ensure their longterm survival against epidemics and natural calamities.
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Sasan Gir, is a forest, national park, and wildlife sanctuary near Talala Gir in Gujarat, India. It is located 43 km (27 mi) north-east of Somnath , 65 km (40 mi) south-east of Junagadh and 60 km (37 mi) south-west of Amreli .
A family of Asiatic lions at Gir National Park. The Gujarat state of western India has four National Parks and twenty-three wildlife sanctuaries which are managed by the Forest Department of the Government of Gujarat. [1] [2] [3]
The new location is east side of Gir National Park in Amreli district of Gujarat. After inclusion of New Jesal sanctuary the area of this forest will go to 1600 km 2 which is bigger than Gir sanctuary. [1] The Gujarat state government insisted on shifting the lions to this forest claiming that lions were pride of Gujarat.
Lion in Gir National Park, Gujarat, India An Asiatic lioness Asiatic lion cub. The Asiatic lion's fur ranges in colour from ruddy-tawny, heavily speckled with black, to sandy or buffish grey, sometimes with a silvery sheen in certain lighting. Males have only moderate mane growth at the top of the head, so that their ears are always visible.
Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden also known as Sakkarbaug Zoo or Junagadh Zoo is an 84-hectare (210-acre) zoo that opened in 1863 at Junagadh, Gujarat, India.The zoo provides purebred Asiatic lions for the Indian and the international endangered species captive breeding program for the critically endangered species.
The Asiatic lion, an endangered species of cat, is found in Gir National Park. Gujarat's coastal areas, including the Gulf of Khambhat and the Gulf of Kutch, host a nationally important range of species of fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. [2] Gujarat's fauna is conserved by protected areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and national parks.
Jai Jai Garavi Gujarat (Victory to Proud Gujarat!) State animal Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) [46] Surviving today only in India, the Asiatic lion's range is restricted to the Gir National Park and the surrounding areas in the Indian state of Gujarat. State bird: Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) [47]