wildlife
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Gujarat Lost 62 Lions to Disease in a Year, Nearly Half of Them Cubs
Disease killed 62 Asiatic lions, 28 of them cubs, in the year to July 2026, the forest minister told the Assembly. What the figure shows and leaves out.
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City of Crocs: Vadodara’s Vishwamitri River Hosts 442 Crocodiles
Vadodara, a bustling city in Gujarat, is known for its unique inhabitants — crocodiles. During the monsoon season, it is not unusual for citizens to spot these reptiles wandering the…
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Celebrating World Lion Day: Events at Indroda Nature Park
On August 10, World Lion Day was celebrated at Indroda Nature Park in Gandhinagar. Over 5,000 visitors attended the event to learn about the importance of lions and their conservation.…
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Ahmedabad Crime Branch Arrests Suspect with Ambergris
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has achieved a significant success in a recent operation. They arrested a suspect in connection with the illegal possession of ambergris, a substance derived from whale…
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Tragic Deaths of Lion Cubs Raise Concerns in Amreli
Three lion cubs have died in just three days in the Amreli district of Gujarat. This alarming situation has raised concerns among wildlife officials and animal lovers alike. The cubs…
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Crocodiles on the Move: Vadodara’s Urban Encounters
A small crocodile was recently spotted crawling across a road in Vadodara, causing quite a stir. The video of the incident went viral as curious onlookers stopped to watch and…
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Man Arrested for Possession of Lion Claws and Deer Skin in Gujarat
In a recent event in Gujarat, a man was arrested for possessing two lion claws and the skin of a blackbuck. This incident took place in the village of Simran,…
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Vantara and Gujarat Forest Department Collaborate to Preserve Wildlife Diversity
In a significant step to support wildlife diversity in the grasslands of Banni, Gujarat’s Forest Department is collaborating with Vantara, a wildlife rescue and conservation initiative founded by Anant Ambani.…
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Traffic Disrupted as Lions Roam on Gujarat Highway
In Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district, traffic came to a standstill on Ronj Road State Highway. This happened when a pride of Asiatic lions decided to take a stroll along the…