Gir National Park
Translocation of Lions of Asiatic Lions: Important Facts
Gujarat, known for its rich biodiversity and wildlife, is home to the Asiatic lion, one of the rarest and most endangered big cat species in the world. The Asiatic lion population in Gujarat is concentrated in the Gir Forest National ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
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Asiatic lions test COVID positive
Around eight Asiatic lions have tested positive for COVID-19 at Hyderabad Nehru Zoological Park. This is the first time that transmission of virus to animal has been detected in India. Asiatic Lions Asiatic Lions are one of the five Pantherine ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
PM Modi to launch three projects in Gujarat
On October 24, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate three projects in Gujarat. The projects are to be virtually inaugurated by the PM from New Delhi. Highlights The three projects that are to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
10,000 cameras to be used in Gujarat Lion Census, 2020
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is to conduct Asiatic Lion Census in May 2020. The Institute will use 10,000 cameras to conduct the census. Highlights In 2015, the WII counted 523 lions in Gujarat. It is expected that the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Radio-collaring of Asiatic Lions in Gujarat
The Forest Department of Gujarat is radio-collaring Asiatic lions to study their movement patterns, territories and habitat preferences as well as to keep their track when they move out of forests and venture into revenue areas with human habitation. Why ..
Asiatic Lion Conservation Project
The Asiatic Lion Conservation Project was announced by the Centre and the Gujarat government at a cost of Rs 97.85 crore. Asiatic Lion Conservation Project Asiatic Lion Conservation Project would use modern information and communication technology for conservation and protection efforts ..