Heartening news for all the lions and its lovers!
The number of Asiatic lions in Gir sanctuary and its surrounding areas has gone up to 523, an increase of 27 per cent since 2010, according to the latest census report.
From 411 to 523: Quite an achievement
“The census has revealed that their figure has gone up from 411 to 523 this year,” Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel said at a press conference.
The 2010 census had revealed the figure of Asiatic lions to be 411, she said, adding that their population has increased by 27 per cent.
More than 2 lakh lions were found in Africa, whose population has now decreased to less than 30,000. However, in Gir, the number of lions has shown an increase after every census.
