Story Of the Majestic Beast Lion: Surviving Only In Gujarat, India
The Saurashtra region of Gujarat is divided into many sub regions viz. Kathiawar, Gohilwar, Zalawad, Sorathiawad, and Halar. Gir forest region falls in the Amreli and the Junagadh districts which is the main habitat of Asiatic lions. At present these majestic beasts are only found in the African continent and the Gir forest region of Gujarat in the Asian continent. The African lions are a bit bigger than Asiatic lions and the male lion weighs around 150 - 180 kgs while the lioness weighs around 100 - 120 kgs. The average lifespan of these beasts is 15 - 18 years. Conservation Issues Once an endangered species, these majestic beasts were victims of being poached for pleasure by the Kings. The Nawab of Junagadh who was also once a lion hunter was then concerned about the extinction of the lions. He made strict laws for hunting