Gujarat: Barda Forests Emerge as New ‘Second Home’ for Asiatic Lions; Study Finds Habitat Suitable for Long-Term Population
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LatestlyGujarat: Barda forests emerge as new ‘second home’ for Asiatic lions; study finds habitat suitable for long-term population
As per the release, Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, covers an area of 192.31 sq km, principally across the Porbandar and Devbhumi Dwarka districts. The sanctuary is exceptionally rich in floral diversity and is home to a wide variety of medicinal plants, including several species of ecological and conservation significance.
A major breakthrough has been achieved in the conservation of Asiatic lions in Gujarat. The Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Saurashtra is now emerging as the second most important habitat for lions after Gir. A new scientific study has found the Barda forests to be conducive to long-term lion population survival. This achievement strengthens the Gujarat government's wildlife conservation and scientific management efforts. Around 192
Gandhinagar: Apart from the Gir forest region in Gujarat, the Bardha Wildlife Sanctuary is becoming a major habitat for Asiatic lions. The habitat and availability of prey necessary for the long-term survival of the lions...
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The Hans IndiaGujarat’s Barda sanctuary emerges as potential long-term habitat for Asiatic lions: Study
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 11 (IANS) Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region can support a long-term population of Asiatic lions, with the sanctuary now home to 17 of the endangered big cats after their natural return to the area following an absence of nearly 144 years, according to a new study published in the journal 'PLOS One'. The study, titled “Beyond Gir: Barda Wildlife Sanctuary as a Potential Stronghold for Asiati…
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