The Gir Forests is the only natural habitat of Asiatic lions in the world.

IUCN status : Endangered

Maldhari is pastoral community living in Gir. 

Their settlements are called "nesses".

Maldharis" have been living in a symbiotic relationship with the lions since forever.

The regular Lion Census is conducted every five years. 

2020 census was latest one : It's key findings 👇🏽

28% rise in population of Lions:

36% Expanse in distribution: 

the population count exercise was called Poonam Avlokan