There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
12-03-2014, 03:30 AM( This post was last modified: 12-03-2014, 03:31 AM by Pckts )
(12-03-2014, 12:53 AM)'chaos' Wrote: Their African cousins were never hunted to the brink of extinction. Current estimates for Indian lions number over four
hundred. It was a fraction of that when protective measures were finally instituted. You get the point. Once they thrived.
Sadly now, they barely survive. On top of that, they're generally an unhealthy lot. I believe it will take many years and
generations to see a marked improvement in their overall wellbeing. I hope it' not too late and they pull through.
90% of wild lions have been hunted to near extinction.
No Gir lions I have seen of any era, hunting record, or verified record have come close to the size attained by their African Cousins. This is dating back to as long as measurements of them have taken place.