8 Asiatic lions die in Gujarat’s Gir; massive medical drive launched

Added: 2026-05-30

[00:00:00]Tragedy has struck Gujarat's Gir Forest.

[00:00:03]Eight Asiatic lions, including four adults and four cubs, have died over the past 10 days, triggering deep concern among wildlife officials.

[00:00:13]Authorities suspect that the four cubs fell victim to babesiosis, a deadly parasitic infection.

[00:00:21]Meanwhile, the deaths of the four adult lions are believed to be the result of natural causes and territorial conflicts.

[00:00:28]>> Wow.

[00:00:28]>> According to forest department officials, babesiosis is a tick-borne disease caused by a protozoan parasite.

[00:00:36]Much like malaria, it attacks red blood cells and can be fatal if it isn't detected and treated in time.

[00:00:43]State officials have clarified that this is not a large-scale outbreak, calling the deaths isolated incidents occurring across different parts of the forest.

[00:00:53]Even so, they are taking no chances.

[00:00:56]As a precautionary measure, 17 adult lions have been isolated and placed under strict medical observation.

[00:01:04]Veterinary teams from Junagadh Veterinary College, alongside forest department personnel, are now conducting continuous monitoring and patrolling in the affected zones.

[00:01:15]A massive health screening and anti-tick treatment drive is currently underway, targeting more than 350 lions across the Gir landscape to prevent the infection from spreading further.

[00:01:27]Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has personally reviewed the situation.

[00:01:32]He has directed officials to maintain strict surveillance and ensure immediate medical intervention for the wildlife population.

[00:01:40]Forest Minister Arjun Modhwadia and senior officials have assured that the situation is fully under control, with all efforts now laser-focused on protecting the remaining historic Asiatic lion population.

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