Asiatic lion

Current Context : Recently, Six Asiatic lions have migrated from Gir Forest to the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS).

ABOUT ASIATIC LIONS

• The Asiatic Lion are also known as the Persian Lion or Indian Lion.
• They are member of the Panthera Leo Leo subspecies.
• They are slightly smaller than African lions.
• Lions have no particular breeding season.
• IUCN status: Endangered
• CITES: Appendix I
• Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972: Schedule I and IV
• Habitat: Only in Gir forest and other protected areas in Gujarat Saurashtra region.

ABOUT BARDA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

• Located in Gujarat.
• Area falls into two districts, Porbandar and Jamnagar.
• Flora: About 650 plant species includes – Gorad, Babul, Dhav, Rayan, Ber, Jamun, Amli, Dhudhlo, Bamboo.
• Fauna: Leopard, Hyena, Wild boar, wolf, Jackal, blue bull, Rare and endangered spotted eagle and crested hawk eagle etc.