Asiatic Lion Numbers Surge 32 Percent In Five Years, Touch 891: Report
India's Asiatic lion population has recorded a significant jump, rising from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025, an increase of 32.2 per cent, according to the 16th Lion Population Estimation report released on Sunday.
Aug 10, 2025, 13:30 PM IST
Asiatic lion population in Gujarat rises to 674 in five years, up by almost 29%
The population of Asiatic Lions in Gujarat has witnessed a massive jump in the last five years, from 523 in 2015 to 674 in 2020. The growth rate is a jump of almost 29%.
Jun 11, 2020, 09:31 AM IST
PM Modi shares 'Very Good News' about Asiatic lions in Gir forest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (June 10) evening shared pictures of Asiatic lions in the Gir forest as their population has increased. The Gir forest is located in PM Modi's home state of Gujarat and is also known globally for housing Asiatic lions.
Jun 10, 2020, 22:39 PM IST