Until the 19th century, it ranged from Saudi Arabia, eastern Turkey, Iran, Mesopotamia and southern Pakistan to Central India. Since the turn of the 20th century, its range has been …

Sep 27, 2025 · In the present day, however, the world’s wild Asiatic lions, which number 500–700 animals, reside in India’s Gir Protected Area and a handful of smaller habitats in the western …

Jun 28, 2025 · India’s lion numbers soar: Why are some conservationists worried? The latest census puts India’s wild lion population at 891 lions, a 32 percent increase from 2020. But is it …

Aug 31, 2025 · The lions were hunted to the brink of extinction in India, before a ban on killing the cats was put in place in Gujarat a century ago.

Explore Lion Census 2025 data, revealing population trends, distribution, and conservation updates for Asiatic lions in India. Get the latest facts now!

Aug 11, 2025 · India is home to the world's only Asiatic Lion population. Discover the latest census figures (2025) showing a rise to 891 lions, their concentration in Gujarat's Gir forest, …

As India’s population grew and began cultivating or settling more and more of its forest and scrublands, the Asiatic lion was squeezed nearly out of existence.

At present Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only abode of the Asiatic lion. The last surviving population of the Asiatic lions is a compact tract of dry deciduous forest and open …

Spread across over 1,400 square kilometers, its mix of dry deciduous forest, grassland, and rocky hills offers a perfect habitat for these big cats. With over 300 lions thriving here, the park is...

May 21, 2025 · India's Asiatic lion population has increased by over a third to 891, according to a five-yearly census released on Wednesday, boosting efforts to conserve the vulnerable species.