Indian Wildlife National Parks

The Gir is the last home of the Asiatic lion and is itself a survivor, being the only patch of deep forest in the Gujarat Peninsula & plays a prime role in the climate and water table of the area. A denser coat, a distinct belly-fold and a smaller build differentiates the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) from its African cousin. Lions are social animals, and stay and hunt in packs mostly after