Grrr... India’s Asiatic lion population jumps 32% in five years

Category : Wildlife | Location : National  | Posted on 2025-08-11 07:07:42

NEW DELHI: INDIA’s Asiatic lion population has grown from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025, a 32.2% increase, per the 16th Lion Population Estimation report released on Sunday. This conservation success is tempered by concerns, as most lions now live near human settlements, altering their natural hunting instincts and increasing reliance on livestock or human-provided food.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Aug/11/grrr-indias-asiatic-lion-population-jumps-32-in-five-years