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The death of 313 lions in Gir sanctuary in 2019 and 2020 figured prominently in the Gujarat assembly proceedings on Friday, with the opposition demanding to know the cause of such high mortality.
Ganpat Vasava, forest minister, said that of the 71 lions which died in the two-year period, 69 died of natural causes. Of the total 90 lioness deaths, 77 died of natural causes. Among cubs, 144 died of natural causes and eight of other causes, adding up to 152 cub deaths in two years.
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313 lions died in Gir in two years
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In Gujarat’s Gir forest and the adjoining lions’ habitat, a total of 313 lions, including 152 cubs, have died in two years 2019 and 2020 with 23 of the fatalities being from unnatural causes, State Forest Minister Ganpat Vasava said in the Assembly on Friday.
Replying to a query by Congress MLA Virji Thummar, the Minister said 154 deaths took place in 2019 and 159 in 2020, and these comprise 90 lionesses, 71 lions and 152 cubs.
“Of the 313 deaths, 23 were due to unnatural causes like falling in open wells or getting hit by vehicles,” he said.
313 Lion Deaths In 2 Years In Gujarat: Minister Tells Assembly 313 Lion Deaths In 2 Years In Gujarat: Minister Tells Assembly Replying to a query by Congress MLA Virji Thummar, the minister said 154 deaths took place in 2019 and 159 in 2020, and these comprise 90 lionesses, 71 lions and 152 cubs. Of the 313 deaths, 23 were due to unnatural causes, the minister said. (Representational)
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A total of 313 lions, including 152 cubs, have died in 2019 and 2020 in Gujarat, with 23 of the fatalities being from unnatural causes, State Forest Minister Ganpat Vasava said in the Assembly on Friday.
Replying to a query by Congress MLA Virji Thummar, the minister said 154 deaths took place in 2019 and 159 in 2020, and these comprise 90 lionesses, 71 lions and 152 cubs.