Gir National Park, located in Gujarat, India, is a biodiversity hotspot and the last refuge of the majestic Asiatic lion. Spanning over 1,400 square kilometers, this protected area is not only ...

Mammals, most prominently carnivorous species, use scent-marking as a crucial form of communication. Lions, for example, use ...

“We counted 384 lions within the Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, while 507 were found beyond its boundaries,” Jaipal Singh, principal chief conservator of forests in Gujarat.

Most tourists hoping to see big cats in India go looking for Bengal tigers – but in the Sasan Gir National Park, there's an even rarer beast to spot. This sanctuary, surrounded by the "vast ...