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India Jump - September 2008

Gir National Park...home to Asiatic Lions

September 15th 2008 06:28
Gir National Park, located in Gujarat, India is the last bastion of the majestic Asiatic lion. These lions were once found across northern Africa, south west Asia and northern Greece. Now there are only around 350 left in the wild and all of them are in the Gir Forest National Park.


Even though the Gir Forest is well protected, there are instances of Asiatic Lions being poached. They have also been poisoned for attacking livestock. Some of the other threats include floods, fires and the possibility of epidemics and natural calamities. Gir nonetheless remains the most promising long term preserve for the lions as they are thriving in the park.
My family had the privilege of witnessing the king of the jungle during our trip to the national park. We saw a mother with her three cubs at such a close distance that one small jump would have been enough for us to become their meal. The experience is something I will treasure for life.

More about the trip in detail in the coming days, right now enjoy some photographs of the regal animal and his dynasty in the park.

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