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

Mumbai: For the first time, the city zoo has written to the principal chief conservator of forests (PCCF), Gujarat, requesting a pair of Asiatic lions as donation. The zoo authorities have ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Here’s a look at some unexpected places where you can see wild lions. Asiatic Lion, Panthera leo persica, walking in the forest at Gir National Park Gujarat, India. Lion India Image via Depositphotos.

Recently, the Mumbai zoo authorities wrote to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) (Gujarat) with a request for the transfer of a pair of Asiatic lions from their zoos at Junagadh or ...

The site for the proposed project is around 40 km from Gir National Park and is considered as a corridor connecting it to the Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary Listen to Story NTPC proposes a solar farm near ...

Asiatic lions in Gujarat's Gir National Park exhibit higher activity levels compared to their African relatives. They remain active for about 37% of their day, hunting, feeding, and patrolling.