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 activiti...
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