Gujarat’s Gir lions shift to beaches from 10 to 134 in 10 years
According to the 2025 census, 134 lions have made the beaches in Gujarat their permanent habitat. Adapting to the new surroundings, Gujarat's Gir lion population on coastline has grown from 10 to 134 in the span of 10 years (2015-2025). The first lion sighting on Gujarat's coast occurred in 1995. The total lion population in state is recorded at 891.