Until the 19th century, it ranged from Saudi Arabia, eastern Turkey, Iran, Mesopotamia and southern Pakistan to Central India. Since the turn of the 20th century, its range has been …

Nov 11, 2025 · In the present day, however, the world’s wild Asiatic lions, which number 500–700 animals, reside in India’s Gir Protected Area and a handful of smaller habitats in the western …

Aug 31, 2025 · The lions were hunted to the brink of extinction in India, before a ban on killing the cats was put in place in Gujarat a century ago.

Jun 28, 2025 · India’s lion numbers soar: Why are some conservationists worried? The latest census puts India’s wild lion population at 891 lions, a 32 percent increase from 2020. But is it …

Explore Lion Census 2025 data, revealing population trends, distribution, and conservation updates for Asiatic lions in India. Get the latest facts now!

Aug 10, 2025 · India's Asiatic lion population has seen a remarkable increase, surging by 32.2% from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025. This growth, highlighted in the 16th Lion Population …

Aug 11, 2025 · India is home to the world's only Asiatic Lion population. Discover the latest census figures (2025) showing a rise to 891 lions, their concentration in Gujarat's Gir forest, …

Jul 3, 2025 · India’s Lions: A Roaring Success or a Ticking Time Bomb? A pride of Asiatic lions — distinguishable by their short manes and slightly smaller frames — is resting on the edge of a …

The Indian lion is another name for the Asiatic lion, Panthera leo persica, the sub-species that once ranged from Greece to central India. This animal has played a major part in the symbols …

A member of the feline species widely given the epithet, ‘the king of beasts,’ the Asiatic lion, also known as the Asian, Indian and Persian lion, is one of the five big cats found in India, besides …