Lions will be shuffled every year in Gene pool near Wankaner

08-03-2008

Lions will be shuffled every year in Gene pool near Wankaner

Divya Bhaskar (Briefly translated from Gujarati)

Process of creating gene pool for Asiatic lion in Rampara vidi, 18 kms from Wankaner on Rajkot road, is being done fast. Six pairs will be moved to start with. A master plan to create a diverse gene pool is being drawn. Work for sufficient pray base of deer and other ungulates is in progress. Chain link fencing is being installed. In the initial stage one male and two female lions will be introduce in 20-25 days. Asiatic Lion is one of the highly endangered species and hence Central Govt. is also planning to introduce few pairs at Kuno Palpur in Madhya Pradesh.