307 lions dead in 2 years, just 16% due to natural causes
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Gujarat has reported 307 lion deaths between August 2023 and July 2025, with only 16% attributed to natural causes. A majority, 70%, were linked to illness or infighting, while 39 deaths resulted from accidents including open wells, trains, and electrocution. This alarming trend of rising lion mortality, including a significant number of non-natural causes, is raising concerns among experts regarding population estimates and the overall health of the species in the state.
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The high incidence of non-natural lion deaths, particularly from illness, infighting, and human-related accidents, highlights critical challenges in wildlife management and conservation efforts in Gujarat. The consistent increase in annual death tolls underscores an urgent need for comprehensive interventions to protect the state's iconic lion population.
Source: Times of India
