ASIATIC LION

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ASIATIC LION
 Scientifi c Name: Panthera leo persica
 Gestation Period : The period of gestation lasts from 100 to 119 days with intervals of 18-26 
months between births. As a general rule, the female gives birth to 1-6 cubs.
 The Asian lion is a population of Panthera leo leo that today survives in the wild only in India.Population: Estimated 523-543 Asiatic lions as per 2020 census, up from 411 lions in 2015 
census.
 Habitat: The Gir Forest in Gujarat (India) is the major area of Asian lions’ distribution. In fact, the 
Wildlife Sanctuary (Western Gujarat) and the dry deciduous forest of Gir National Park is currently 
the only habitat for these animals.
 Description: Slightly smaller than African lions. Adult males have a less developed mane. Loose 
skin folds along the belly.
 Threats: Restricted to only one site making them vulnerable. Other threats include natural disasters, 
disease outbreaks, poaching and habitat loss to development activities around Gir forest.
 Conservation Status: Asiatic lions are listed on Schedule I of this Act, providing them the highest 
level of legal protection.
 Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The Asiatic Lion Reintroduction Project aims to help 
establish a second independent population in Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.

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