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Fun Facts About The Animals In Gir National Park

Gir National Park

Asiatic Lions in Gir

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Gir Wildlife

• Author : Adeeb Sahil
• Date : December 24, 2024

Did you know that the most well-known aspect of Gir National Park is that it is the last remaining home of Asiatic lions worldwide? This national park was founded in 1965 and has an area of around 1,412 square kilometers (approx.). Gir Park provides shelter to many types of wild animals including large predators and beautiful birds. This park is very much committed to protecting endangered wild animals and Gir safari booking is a great option if you want to explore the wildlife in their natural homes. In this blog, we will discuss the fun facts about the wildlife present in this national park.

Asiatic Lions Of Gir

The total population of Asiatic Lions in this national park is around 600, as of May 2024, according to recent surveys. The average life span of Asiatic Lions in the wild surroundings is only 16 to 18 years (approx.) and almost 90 percent of the cubs of these predators survive to adulthood. These lions are very special lions as they are different from African lions and the Asiatic Lions can only be found in the wild and famous Gir National Park of India. The main differences are that they are smaller in comparison to an African lion, have shorter & less thick manes, are more social, and live in smaller groups called pride. If you want to see them then Gir lion safari is a great option for you.

Leopards In Gir

Leopards are some of the unique creatures that have the ability to live in different kinds of environments. These environments can be rocky areas, thick forests, and even near human places. This ability of leopards to adjust to different surroundings is very important to their survival as they are one of the toughest animals. Their population in Gir Park is approximately 750 and an average male leopard weighs around 50 to 70 kg while the average female leopard weighs approximately 30 to 50 kg. They are very intelligent hunters and their hunting success rate is around 60 to 70 percent.

Amazing Birds Of Gir National Park

The Crested Serpent Eagle

The Crested Serpent Eagle is carnivorous and you can see this bird sitting on the tall trees during your visit to Gir National Park. It has a loud voice, and very sharp claws and is one of the most attractive birds in this park.

The Indian Pitta

The Indian Pitta is a multicolored bird with bright green, blue, and red feathers. It has a lifespan of around 5 to 7 years in the wild surroundings and is a seasonal visitor of Gir Park.

Conclusion

As we know Gir National Park is home to many different animal species and these animals help to keep this park’s ecosystem balanced. In this blog, we shared information about some of them. And if you are willing to go there for a safari trip then do visit our website and check out our best packages for Gir safari bookings and hotels.