lion.

asiatic lion. gir lion.

The Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) is found only at the Gir national park in the Gujarat state of India in the world, which is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List because of its small population. Since 2015, Gir Forest National Park has steadily increased. In June 2020, the 15th Asiatic Lion Census was conducted over an area of about 30,000 km (18641.136 sq mi), the lion population was estimated at 674 individuals, comprising 159 adult males, 262 adult females, 115 Subadult, And 138 cubs. The lion population in and around the Growth rate of 28.87 % (But now the lion estimated population about 1000 above)

Habitat:

Asiatic lions were once upon a time found from north to east and West Bengal and in the plains and forests of Madhya Pradesh. But now at present, Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only habitat of Asiatic lions. The last surviving population of the Asiatic lions is a compact tract of dry deciduous forest and open grassy scrublands in the southwestern part of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat.

Conservation:

In 1904, only 11 Asiatic lions were left in the Gir forest. Then Nawab of Junagadh Mohabbat Khanji banned hunting and started the work of conservation. Since then, the Lions population has been steadily increasing. The Forest Department has also been doing commendable work on the lion conservation project and the local people have the biggest role in the campaign. And it is considered the most successful story of efforts to increase the population of an endangered wildlife species.

Lion-human friendship:

The Asiatic lion is a social royal animal, it does not attack all humans, Lions often live around villages and fields for easy hunting of cattle, Due to the presence of the lion, farmers are benefiting, because animals that harm the crop (Nilgai, deer, wildboar and porcupine) do not come into the fields. So, local people are getting economic benefits due to the tourism industry. Here lions and humans have a mutual friendship because they respect each other.

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