(a) whether lions from natural habitat in the Sasan Gir Sanctuary area are migrating
to places including the coastal belt ;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor; and.
(c) the steps taken to protect the migrating Gir lions?
(a) whether lions from natural habitat in the Sasan Gir Sanctuary area are migrating
to places including the coastal belt ;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor; and.
(c) the steps taken to protect the migrating Gir lions?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)
(a)&(b) Yes, Sir. As reported by Government of Gujarat, lions are migrating beyond
the Gir National Park due to the tendency of expansion of their home zone, which is
a natural process for healthy growing populations. 12 lions were reported from
coastal areas during the population estimation exercise in April, 2005.
(c) Protection is extended for lions in all the areas including coastal zones by the
State Forest Department through regular patrolling and awareness campaigns.
To provide maximum protection to lions, the species has been included in Schedule-1
of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.