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 …
If you’re planning a wildlife trip to Gujarat in the coming weeks, it’s important to be aware of a major update from the state forest department. All national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across Gujarat National Parks Closure 2026 will be closed to tourists from June 23 as part of the …
Introduction Lions are among the most iconic and admired animals in the world. Known as the “King of the Jungle,” lions symbolize strength, courage, and dominance. While many people are familiar with lions from documentaries and wildlife safaris, few realise that there are two distinct lion populations: the Asiatic Lion …
Introduction Gir National Park, located in Gujarat, India, is one of the most celebrated wildlife destinations in the country. Known for its rich biodiversity and thrilling safari experiences, Gir holds a unique distinction—it is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion in the world. Every year, thousands of wildlife …
Junagadh does not get the attention it deserves. Most travellers drive straight through it on their way to Gir National Park, check in at their resort, and head out on safari the next morning without ever exploring what this ancient city has to offer. That is a mistake. Junagadh is …
Few road trips in India pack as much variety into one journey as the drive from Delhi through Gujarat. You get a lion safari inside one of Asia’s last intact big cat habitats, a temple that has been rebuilt seven times on the edge of the Arabian Sea, a spiritual …
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 …
June is a month that divides Gir visitors into two groups: those who knew the park closes mid-June and planned around it, and those who found out too late. If you are reading this in time, you are in the right group. This is the final opportunity to witness the …
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