Guj's lion count rises to 674 from 523, PM hopes positive trend continues

The territory or the distribution area of the big cat has also increased by 36 per cent from 22,000 square kilometres to 30,000 km during the same period

The population of Asiatic Lion has increased from 523 in 2015 to 674 in 2020, a growth of about 29% as per the latest census.

The territory or the distribution area of the big cat has also increased by 36 per cent from 22,000 square kilometre to 30,000 km during the same period. The Gujarat government on Wednesday credited the Forest Department's conservation efforts for the success.

The Forest Department conducted an exercise 'Poonam Avlokan' (jungle watching during full moon) on June 5, 6. During the two-day census, the department counted a total of 674 lions. Among them are 161