One of the five big powerful cats, the Asiatic lion is found only in the Gir Forest of Gujarat, India. They are also known as ‘the king of beasts.’
Asiatic lions are comparatively smaller than their African counterparts, typically measuring around 170 to 250 cm in length
Asiatic Lion mostly preys are nilgai, chital, buffaloes, sambhar, and cattle mostly found in Gir National Park.
Asiatic lions live in smaller prides compared to African lions, usually consisting of just two or three females, mostly due to the scarcity of prey and habitat size in Gir Forest.
In Asiatic lion prides, hunting is primarily done by female lions, who are skilled and cooperative hunters.
Like any other wild animals, Asiatic lions sometimes kill or eat up their own babies.
Asiatic lions have a unique walking style where their heels never make contact with the ground, giving them a distinct feature.
Summers are generally the best time to visit the Gir in Gujarat. April and May are two of the best months to spot Asiatic Lions in the wild.