09 December 2009

Its Asiatic Lions in Gir!!!

Exploring the western part of India.

There are a lot of places to visit in the West Gir Wildlife Sanctuary located in Gir, Gujarat Asiatic Lions, Leopards,Chowsingha
• Gir National Park :Gir Wildlife Sanctuary was created to protect the last wild population of Lion outside the African regions. Since 1913 when the Lion population over here fell drastically to just 20 animals, the numbers have grown to around 300.
Located in Junagadh, Gujarat
Gir is not just about Indian Lions, the second most commonly found predator in the gir is Leopard. Also, reptiles like marsh crocodiles, monitor lizards, pythons and a large variety of snakes are found.
• Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary : One of the best bird sanctuaries in the world located in Rajasthan. More than 300 species of birds are found here.
• Ranthambore Wildlife : Tigers and Leopards are found in ranthambore park which is located ineastern part of Rajasthan.