India’s wild lion population has increased by 32% to 891, with new satellite populations emerging. While conservation efforts are praised, challenges like human-animal conflict persist. Experts question the census methodology and the sustainability of lion numbers in Gujarat. The debate over translocating lions to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh continues, with concerns over the impact of introducing cheetahs. Conservationists stress the need for broader lion conservation efforts beyond Gujarat.
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