This increase in the lions preying on domestic animals is despite an increase in prey animals within the Gir forest -- the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion -- over the past six years. PTI ...
Data shows the number of prey animals in the Gir forest rose from 1,55,659 (1.55 lakh) in 2019 to 2,02,993 (2.02 lakh) in 2022 and further to 2,13,391 (2.13 lakh) in 2024.
The Asiatic lions are the prime attraction of the ... The forest department operates two lodges – Sinh Sadan Forest lodge and the Gir lodge. You can also find private lodges and camps which ...
or at The Postcard Gir, a "worthy" and more affordable alternative, and take advantage of the park's thrice-daily game drives. The sight of a pride of lions relaxing in a sandy forest clearing in ...