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Tiger Zinda Hai: Judicial Lens
Sudhir Mishra and Simran Gupta talk about Project Tiger’s 50 years, the role of the judiciary and India’s success in doubling the tiger population
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 06:02 PM IST
Gir pride: 18 lions in a single frame | Watch
According to forest department officials, this may be the largest number of Gir lions caught in a single frame.
Published on Jul 07, 2022 05:38 PM IST
Vaccine to stop killer CDV among lions in works
Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is believed to be responsible for wiping out nearly one-third of the 3,000 lions in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, in early 1994.
Updated on Mar 18, 2022 06:26 AM IST
Maulik Pathak, Ahmedabad
Gir forest guard ‘pleads’ with lion to move away from road. Here’s what happens
The video has collected several reactions.
Updated on Oct 07, 2020 05:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Amrita Kohli
After no response from Gujarat, Maharashtra approaches Telangana for two pairs of lions
The Hyderabad-based park has 15 lions, including two African cubs born in April
Published on Sep 18, 2020 09:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Badri Chatterjee
Centre to launch projects for lion, dolphin conservation
Asiatic lions are confined to Gir National Park and its surrounding environs in Gujarat’s Saurashtra. The Gujarat forest department in June suggested their population has increased by 29%— from 523 in 2015 to 674 in 2020.
Updated on Aug 16, 2020 01:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayashree Nandi
Incredible video captures lioness roaring at lion, leaves people amazed
Shot by wildlife photographer Zubin Ashara, the clip has piqued people’s attention after being shared on a Twitter profile named Wild India.
Published on Jul 27, 2020 05:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Trisha Sengupta
29% rise in Asiatic lion numbers, says Gujarat
The increase in lion population is powered by community participation, emphasis on technology, wildlife healthcare, proper habitat management and steps to minimise human-lion conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.
Updated on Jun 11, 2020 08:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur/New Delhi | Jaykishan Sharma and Jayashree Nandi
Tiger makes a comeback to Gujarat after more than 25 years
The big cat was spotted in Gir National Park and Sanctuary.
Updated on Feb 13, 2019 11:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | HT Correspondent
Three lions run over by goods train in Gujarat’s Gir
Officials said action will be taken if the train is found to be over speeding. Negligence, if any, on the part of trackers will also be probed to ascertain how the pride reached the area, they added.
Updated on Dec 18, 2018 01:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | HT Correspondent
Gujarat lion deaths:Congress leader Ahmed Patel writes to PM Narendra Modi
At least 23 lions, all from a single area in Gir forest, have died over the past three weeks due to various reasons, prime among them is Canine Distemper Virus and Protozoa infection.
Updated on Oct 06, 2018 04:59 PM IST
Ahmedabad | Press Trust of India
23 lions die at Gir sanctuary, SC seeks Centre and Gujarat govts to respond
Gujarat state forest minister Ganpat Vasava on Tuesday said four of the 23 lions had died because of canine distemper virus (CDV) and reports on the remaining deaths were awaited.
Updated on Oct 04, 2018 07:55 AM IST
Shepherd injured trying to save his cattle from lions in Gujarat
A shepherd was injured while trying to save his goats and sheep from two lions on the outer limits of Gir National Park in Amreli district in Gujarat, forest department officials said on Monday.
Published on Jul 23, 2018 06:53 PM IST
Ahmedabad | Press Trust of India
Now, teasing Gir lion can get you seven years’ imprisonment
The forest department will also institute a network of informers who will tip off the authorities on illegal activities such as filming of the Asiatic lion.
Updated on Jun 20, 2018 04:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | HT Correspondent
Population spurt, space crunch drive lions of Gir into death traps
Gir lost 184 lions in past two years, compared to the yearly average of 62 deaths between 2010-2015.
Updated on Apr 01, 2018 09:54 AM IST
Sasan (Gujarat), Hindustan Times | Hiral Dave
