Parque nacional del Bosque de Gir (गिर वन्यजीव अभ्यारण्य)
El Parque Nacional del Bosque de Gir (también conocido en hindi como Sasan-Gir: गिर वन) es un parque nacional indio situado en el estado de Guyarat.
El parque se encuentra en el interior de una reserva natural a la que el gobierno indio llama sanctuary en inglés ('santuario'), término anglosajón destinado a enclaves y territorios que un gobierno destina oficialmente a la protección de especies salvajes en peligro de extinción. Es una de las áreas protegidas más importantes de Asia por ser el único lugar del mundo en el que sobreviven ejemplares salvajes del león asiático (Panthera leo persica).
Establecido en 1965, el territorio total (de unos 1412 km²) para toda la zona protegida por el parque nacional y 1.153 kilómetros cuadrados para el santuario, el parque está ubicado a unos 43 km al nordeste de Somnath, 65 km al sureste de Junagadh, ciudad del distrito del mismo nombre en la península de kathiawar (estado de Guyarat, en la India) y 60 km al sudoeste de Amreli.[1]
Hoy en día, la diversidad de la fauna y la flora de Gir se debe a la continua colaboración del departamento de bosques del gobierno con los persistentes esfuerzos de naturalistas y ONG. El censo de abril de 2005 expuso que la población de leones en Gir era de 359, un incremento de 32 respecto al censo de 2001, mientras que el censo de abril de 2010 reveló que el aumento subió hasta los 411 leones (52 más que en el censo anterior). El Lion Breeding Programme ('programa de crianza de leones') ha alimentado y criado unos 180 leones en cautiverio desde que empezó a funcionar.
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Una familia de leones asiáticos (Panthera leo persica) en el Bosque de Gir.
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Comments
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Only place in Asia where lions still exist. Book your tickets at the entry gate and it would take about 2 hours to complete the route on Jeep Safari with a guide. There are five routes, any one of them will be assigned to you. Must visit place once in lifetime as specially if you are wildlife lover.
2 weeks ago -
A great jungle with diverse fauna...it is without doubt a great feeling to enjoy the sight of the majestic Asiatic lions...in only one safari we were fortunate enough to get a fleeting glimpse of a leopard as well...
a month ago -
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Nature and natural beauty Natural animal and their care and closer attachment What a wonderful and amazing location All other time is totally waste of your life if you not pass some time with nature and trees, river and animals Here wild and beauty both are god gifted all peoples are visiting and spending time there Whenever I’m in gir I feel like heaven So beautiful so exited Every one is requested to visit this location repeatedly
5 months ago -
Did you know there are around 400 Asiatic lions left in the wild? They live in the Gir Forest of India. Would you like to save them?
a week ago -
Amazing experience. Early morning Safari is best option. We were lucky to spot Lion from up close. Plan atleast two Safari, because wild animals are unpredictable and there is no guarantee to see Lion. You have to be at starting place by 5:30am sharp. Morning time activity of lions are more so there is a good chance for spoting them. After noon generally they sleep. Our Guide was awesome helped us with all the queries about asian Lion and Gir in general. He is a very good spotter as well and knows the movement of Lions. Better prepare for dust and but if early morning chill wind. Jeeps are okay, but can be very bouncy at times. Always book jeeps in advance. Nature and natural beauty Natural animal and their care and closer attachment What a wonderful and amazing location All other time is totally waste of your life if you not pass some time with nature and trees, river and animals Here wild and beauty both are god gifted all peoples are visiting and spending time there Whenever I’m in gir I feel like heaven So beautiful so exited Every one is requested to visit this location repeatedly
3 months ago -
The forest open jeep safari is a good one especially for kids. You can witness a variety of deer species, wild buffalos, variety of peacock species and several other birds. Earlier the safari, more the chances for witnessing Asiatic lions. The 6 am slot and the evening slots are the perfect ones. Don't go for afternoon slots as the probability of witnessing lions are mere. A cap and glasses are highly suggested Since it's an open jeep safari your hair will get drizzy due to the sand and dusts on the safari routes.
6 months ago