Gujarat to build 100-hectare enclosure for lions involved in attacks on humans

Five to six such lions are expected to be housed in the enclosure initially  

The Gujarat government on Sunday said the state forest department will create a 100-hectare enclosure at Ambardi Safari Park in Amreli district to house lions involved in attacks on humans, as the state reports a recent rise in human-lion conflict.  

The move comes amid a series of recent lion attacks on humans in Gujarat. At least nine such incidents have been reported in the state in less than two months, including the death of a 12-year-old boy at Girnar Hill and injuries to people in Bhavnagar and Amreli districts.

The enclosure will be fenced and developed within the lions’ natural habitat at the safari park, which is part of the Gir Protected Area. 

The initiative is aimed at keeping lions involved in attacks on humans away from settlements while allowing them to remain in a natural environment. 

The number of lions housed there could be increased depending on requirements.  The move comes amid a series of recent lion attacks on humans in Gujarat. 

At least nine such incidents have been reported in the state in less than two months, including the death of a 12-year-old boy at Girnar Hill and injuries to people in Bhavnagar and Amreli districts.

The enclosure will be fenced and developed within the lions’ natural habitat at the safari park, which is part of the Gir Protected Area. 

The initiative is aimed at keeping lions involved in attacks on humans away from settlements while allowing them to remain in a natural environment. 

The number of lions housed there could be increased depending on requirements.  

The announcement has come ahead of World Lion Day on August 10, which is observed to raise awareness about lion conservation and protection.

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