Asiatic Lion

Endangered

Estimated remaining: ~670

Habitat

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands of Gir Forest in Gujarat, India, the only remaining wild population of Asiatic lions in the world.

Threats

• Single population vulnerability
• Human-lion conflict
• Disease outbreaks risk
• Habitat fragmentation
• Genetic bottleneck

Conservation efforts

Protected in Gir National Park and Sanctuary. Translocation to establish second population in Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary. Community-based conservation programs. Disease monitoring and vaccination. International conservation support.