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Asiatic Lions Make a Magnificent Comeback in India with Populations Surging 70%
Photo: Bhaumik Shrivastava / Unsplash
The endangered Asiatic lion population in western India's Greater Gir Landscape has grown to 891 individuals, up from 523 in 2015. Alongside this population boom, the lions' protected rangeland habitat has expanded by 15%, marking a major success for local conservation efforts.
The endangered Asiatic lion population in western India’s Greater Gir Landscape has grown to 891 individuals, up from 523 in 2015. Alongside this population boom, the lions’ protected rangeland habitat has expanded by 15%, marking a major success for local conservation efforts.