Our Projects: Gir Lion Facts
Project Summary:
Gir Lion Facts from DSWF
- Genus / Species: Pathera Leo Persica
- There are estimated to be 350-400 lions left
- Once the Asiatic Lion roamed widely throughout Asia Minor, Arabia, Persia and India
- Today the Gir Forest in Gujarat in NW India is their only remaining home
- The Asiatic lion is on of seven sub-species of lion
- They eat wild pigs, cattle, antelope and deer
- Their average lifespan in the wild is between 14-15 years
- An adult weighs between 300-500lbs
- Litter sizes are between 2-4 cubs
- Cub mortality is high with only about 25% surviving beyond 2 years. Aggresive males, starvation, predation and disease are the main issues
- Poisoned kills, rail and road accidents and falling into wells kill many adult lions
- The Asian Lion population represents only 1.7% of lions on earth
