Asiatic Lion (Reviving the Pride of Gir)

Book Specification Item Code: NAV498 Author: H.S. Singh Publisher: PUBLICATION DIVISION MINISTRY OF I & B Language: English Edition: 2019 ISBN: 9788123029586 Pages: 298 (Throughout Colored Illustrations) Cover: HARDCOVER Other Details 10.00 X 8.00 inch Weight 1.11 kg Book Description About the Book Bringing together rare insights, information on _ flora and fauna, historical records and ancient literature, ‘Asiatic Lion -Reviving the Pride of Gir’ is an interesting account of the history of origin, evolution and escape of the Asiatic lion from extinction in the previous century. One of the most renowned Wildlife Sanctuaries of India, Gir is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion. The book is an important and valuable resource covering various aspects of the lion’s life cycle, the ecology of Gir and other animals who share ‘the habitat, like the Chowsingha (the world’s only four horned antelope), Sambar (Indian I Deer), Striped Hyena, Magar (Marsh Crocodil