The Asiatic lion, in India, is now found in only one pocket located in the Gir National Park of the
state of Gujarat. There have been efforts made to relocate a small number of these lions to another
park to try and ensure better survival chances of this majestic animal. However, these plans are
yet to be put into action.
The Asiatic Lion grows to a height of approximately 90cm, with their length ranging from 200 -
280cm. Their long and hard tails grow to an additional length of 60 - 90cm. Lions can weigh in at
between 200 - 275kgs. Their main prey species consist of Nilgai, Chital, Sambhar, Goats, Buffaloes
and occasionally also other smaller animals. The lions of Gir have made it a habit of killing
livestock and sometimes even camels.
Their breeding season is timed along with the onset of winter in the months of October and
November. Their gestation period is 3 and a half months, with litters ranging between 3 - 4 in
number. The lionesses breed on an average of every two years and are ready to have their first lot
of babies around the age of 30 - 36 months. They have a life expectancy ranging between
20 - 30 years.
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