Indian grey hornbill

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Gir National Park Brings Back 20 Indian Grey Hornbills After Decades

Authorities at the Gir National Park in Gujarat have released 20 Indian grey Hornbills into the facility, since it was last seen a few decades ago. Chief conservator of forests stated that they would add more than 20 hornbills in Gir, to increase the bird's population. He commented, "Once their numbers in Gir reach about 500 pairs, it will be safe to assume that their population is stable".

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 - 03:50 PM / by Rupsa Debnath

Tags: Hornbill, Gir National park, Gujarat, Birds, Wildlife

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

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Gujarat: 313 Gir Lions Died In 2 Yrs, Govt Claims Most Natural Deaths

Gujarat Government revealed that around 313 lions in Gir National Park lost their lives in a period of two years on March 6. Reportedly, during January 2019-December 2020, 69 of 71 male lions died of natural causes and 144 of the 152 cubs succumbed naturally. However, opposition leaders accused the state government of feeding rotten cattle meat to the animals. Earlier, a canine distemper virus outbreak killed 20 lions in Gir.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 - 09:15 PM / by Ronit John

Tags: Gir National park, Gujrat, gir, Lion, environment

Courtesy: The Wire