New habitat may not prove suitable for Gir lions: Nathwani

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 18:22

Independent MP Parimal Nathwani today expressed reservations about the apex court`s direction to shift Asiatic lions from Gir forest in Gujarat to Kuno sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.

MP CM welcomes SC verdict to shift Gir lions

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 12:23

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan welcomed the Supreme Court`s decision to shift Asiatic lions from Gujarat to Palpur Kuno wildlife sanctuary.

Gujarat to study SC verdict on lions before taking next step

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 22:38

The Gujarat government today said it will study the full judgement of the Supreme Court on relocation of Asiatic lions to Madhya Pradesh before deciding its future course of action on the issue.

Gir lions to roar in Madhya Pradesh

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 10:02

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the translocation of Asiatic lions from Gujarat to Madhya Pradesh.

Ninety-two Asiatic lions died in Gujarat in last 2 yrs

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 12:24

Ninety-two Asiatic lions have died, including 83 of natural death, in the past two years in Gujarat`s Saurashtra region while there has been no case of poaching.

Male lions use dense vegetation for ambush-style hunting

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 13:23

Male lions have long been believed to be dependent on females when it comes to hunting.

Zimbabwe rangers put down three killer lions

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 18:57

Wildlife rangers in Zimbabwe say three lions that killed two people near a suburb in the northern lakeside resort town of Kariba have been caught and put down.

Almost half of African lions facing extinction

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 16:32

Nearly half of Africa`s wild lion populations may decline to near extinction over the next 20-40 years without urgent conservation measures, a report has said.

Australia A take 4-0 series lead against England Lions

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 15:36

Australia A faced their biggest challenge but still emerged with a 45-run win against the England Lions at the Sydney Cricket Ground here Monday to take a 4-0 series lead.