A video allegedly showing a lioness attacking a man in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district has gone viral across social media platforms. According to several posts shared on X, the incident reportedly occurred in Palitana town. Social media reports claim that the victim, an animal caretaker, was caught by the lioness and …
Amreli: In an effort to reduce the increasing human-animal conflict in Gujarat’s Amreli district, the forest department has captured nearly 30 lions from the Gir East and Greater Gir regions. The large-scale operation has, however, drawn criticism from wildlife enthusiasts and conservation activists across the state. According to available information, …
The demand to relocate Asiatic lions to Kuno National Park gained fresh momentum on Sunday during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to the protected area in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district. Local residents, under the banner of the Kuno Sangharsh Samiti, renewed their appeal to the Central Government to fulfill Kuno’s long-standing …
The Forest Department has uncovered and dismantled a major unauthorised wildlife viewing operation in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district, taking action against individuals involved in arranging illegal lion sightings within protected forest areas. During a planned enforcement drive, forest officials launched a targeted operation against seven people allegedly connected to the …
Gir National Park and the surrounding forest landscape hold a unique place in global wildlife conservation as the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion. Over the years, Gujarat’s wildlife conservation initiatives have helped increase the lion population, making Gir a symbol of successful wildlife protection. However, recent concerns raised …
Five Asiatic lions, including two cubs, have died in Gujarat’s Gir landscape over the past ten days, according to forest department officials, who said there is no indication of a disease outbreak in the region. The deaths were reported from the Gir East and Gir West divisions of Gir National …
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday launched the ‘Lion’ Species Spotlight Programme at Gir National Park in Sasan Gir, Gujarat. The event was organised as part of the preparations for the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026. Speaking at the programme, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said that …
Ahead of the release of Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, actor Ayushmann Khurrana and Rakul Preet Singh visited Gir National Park along with the film’s team for a jungle safari. During the visit, a video of Rakul walking near a safari vehicle surfaced online and quickly went viral, leading to …
Situated close to Gir National Park, the resort offers 25 well-designed cottages and villas, including premium cottages, superior cottages, and luxurious suite villas. Sayaji Hotels has officially launched The Forest Chapter by Sayaji in Sasan Gir, introducing its new experiential hospitality brand focused on immersive nature stays and wildlife-inspired travel …
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