Asiatic lions, Gir National park home of Indian lions

The Asiatic Lion

Gir Sanctuary is the last and only home of the critically endangered Asiatic Lion. These lions are a smaller more compact version of their African counterparts, and are best viewed at dawn or dusk when they are on the move. The major difference between the two is that the African Lion appears larger than the Indian Lion because of its large and luxuriant mane.

In Indian wildlife travel the most adventure think is to go to the Gir National park. It the only Place in India for the Asiatic Lions. Asiatic Lions, also known as the Indian Lions This sanctuary is home for Indian lions. Its covers 560-square-mile and only natural habitat for the Indian lions. Indian lions are a smaller then African lions. Gir Sanctuary is the last and only home of the Indian lions.

Gir National Park

Gir is the only home in India for the Asiatic Lion of which there are nearly 300 in the park. The Gir national Park lies in the Gujarat peninsula in South-Western India.A distinct belt of vegetation is found along the main rivers and streams. Species like the Jambu, Karanj, Umro, Vad, Kalam, Charal, Sirus and Amli are mainly found here.

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