Tragic Decline: Asiatic Lions and Leopards in Gujarat
In a concerning revelation, data presented in the Gujarat state assembly indicates that a staggering 286 Asiatic lions, including 143 cubs, have died over the past two years. Alarmingly, 58 of these fatalities were due to unnatural causes.
Rising Mortality Rates
In 2023 alone, 58 adult lions and 63 cubs succumbed, with the numbers climbing in 2024 to 85 adult lions and 80 cubs. The mortality figures for leopards were equally distressing, with reports showing 456 leopards, including 71 cubs, lost in the same timeframe. Specifically, 225 leopards died in 2023, and this number rose to 231 in 2024, with 153 of these deaths attributed to unnatural causes.
A wildlife expert highlighted the grim reality of cub survival rates, stating, “Usually, the number of cub deaths is higher than adult deaths when it comes to big cats, due to cannibalism. The chances of cubs surviving the first three years are only about 40%.”
A Shocking Increase in Adult Lion Deaths
Notably, the mortality rate of adult lions has surged by 46% in 2024 compared to the previous year, raising alarms among conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
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