Gujarat Lion Population Rises 32% to 891 in 2025 Count
Why in the news
A Gujarat Forest Department report showed the lion count climbing over five years, with the animals also moving out of protected zones.
Key facts
| Parameter | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total lions (2025) | 891 |
| Rise since 2020 | 32% |
| Adult females | 330 (up 27%) |
| Habitat in India | Only Gujarat |
- Why adult females matter: they are treated as an indicator of future population growth.
- Range: lions now live beyond protected areas.
Exam angle
- State holding all of India’s lions: Gujarat.
- Count in 2025: 891; growth over 5 years: 32%.
- Adult female count: 330.
- Report issued by: Gujarat Forest Department.