Asiatic Lions in Gujarat
- Gujarat’s lion population has grown by 32% from 2020 to 2025, reaching 891 individuals, with adult females increasing by 27% to 330 — a strong indicator of future growth.
- For the first time, more lions now live outside the core Gir National Park and Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary than inside, intensifying proximity to human settlements and potential conflict.
- Lion territory expanded from 30,000 sq. km in 2020 to 35,000 sq. km in 2025, marking a 16.7% increase, driven by natural dispersal and consistent conservation efforts.
- A study reported a 10% annual rise in villages facing livestock attacks, with a 15% increase in livestock ....
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