Gujarat’s Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is emerging as a potential second stronghold for Asiatic lions beyond their traditional habitat in Gir, with a new study finding that its forests and grasslands...the endangered species. The study, titled Beyond Gir: Barda…
Home » Nation and Beyond » Barda Wildlife Sanctuary identified as new habitat for Asiatic lions in Gujarat Asiatic lions are establishing a significant presence in Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, marking it as an important secondary habitat beyond their traditional Gir landscape in…
For more than a century, Asiatic lions in India have been almost entirely spotted at Gujarat’s Gir National Park. But now wildlife enthusiast and travelers can witness the big cat at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region.
For more than a century, the Asiatic lion has been synonymous with Gujarat’s Gir landscape. But as the population expands beyond...traditional stronghold, the rugged hills and forests of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary are emerging as a crucial second...home…
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region can support a long-term population of Asiatic lions Gandhinagar: Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region can support a long-term population of Asiatic lions, with the sanctuary now home to 17 of…
As per the release, Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, covers an area of 192.31 sq km, principally across...conservation significance. According to the study, Barda Wildlife Sanctuary provides suitable habitat, prey...long-term lion population. The study,…
prospects. Scientific assessments have also examined Barda’s suitability for supporting a sustainable lion population. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, covering parts of Porbandar and Devbhumi Dwarka...sanctuary was declared in 1979. Static GK fact:…
GK Today - Asiatic Lions Return to Barda Wildlife Sanctuary After 144 Years Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region is home to 17 Asiatic lions as of October 2026, after the species returned...across Porbandar and Devbhumi Dwarka districts. The Asiatic lion…
Researchers confirm that Barda's forests provide a healthy environment and ample prey,...establishing a vital second home for the big cats outside Gir For well over a century, the majestic Asiatic lion has been almost exclusively associated with Gujarat…
For over a century, Gir has been synonymous with Asiatic lions in India. Now, another forest in Gujarat is drawing attention for a different reason. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, where the lions had been absent...A new study published in PLOS…
Asiatic lions of Gir in Gujarat: census, translocation, deaths and disease, and conflict between lions and villagers.
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