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The Gir Forest in the State ofGujarat, India is the last natural habitat of more than 523 wild Asiatic Lions, though plans are afoot to re-introduce some to Palpur-Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in the neighboring State of Madhya Pradesh in India to ensure their longterm survival against epidemics and natural calamities.Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary - found most suitable for reintroduction
Ambitious plan to translocate lions from Gujarat to Madhya Pradesh
The need for relocation of Gir lions was felt because environmentalists and wildlife conservations feared that an epidemic or natural calamity could wipe out the species. Lion reintroduction is a long-term programme envisaging action over 25 years in accordance with the guidelines issued by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The plan was to bring a few dozen lions to Kuno over a period of 15-20 years.
 Relocation..The need for relocation of Gir lions was felt because environmentalists and wildlife conservations feared that an epidemic or natural calamity could wipe out the species. Lion reintroduction is a long-term programme envisaging action over 25 years in accordance with the guidelines issued by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The plan was to bring a few dozen lions to Kuno over a period of 15-20 years. |
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The Kuno sanctuary in MP's Sheopur district, about 400km from the state capital, is fast becoming one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country as it gets ready to witness roaring, growling and ferociousness of lions.
Wild species in the sanctuary, located in the Vindhyan hills adjoining Rajasthan, are seen in all their majesty as they playfully frolic in a water pool or hide behind the bushes and trees.
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