The Asiatic lion news archive - 2001

Stories relating to the Asiatic lion and updates on the captive breeding programme from 2001.

DATELINE: 26th September 2001
Five lion deaths in Gir in September

There were reports of the death of at least five lions from areas in and around in the month of September 2001 alone. The death of these lions in quick succession was taken very seriously by the Forest Department which decided to review its conservation program here.

The deaths of the animals have been attributed to a range of causes including poisoning, old age and disease.

Source: J Sreenivas & SH Bukhari. 'Gloom in Gir: 5 lions found dead', Indian Express.