Census of Asiatic Lion
Recently, the Gujarat Forest Department announced the population of Asiatic lions in the state — 674, up from 523 in a Lion Census five years ago. Unlike in previous years, this count was estimated not from a Census, but from a population “observation” exercise called Poonam Avlokan.
- The first Lion Census was conducted by the Nawab of Junagadh in 1936; since 1965, the Forest Department has been regularly conducting the Lion Census every five years.
COVID-19 and Lion Census
- The Lion census is conducted once every five years and it was due on June 5-6 this year but was postponed after ....
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