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Asiatic lion

Panthera leo persica

Description:

The Asiatic lion is a lion subspecies that exists as a single isolated population in India's Gujarat State. It is listed as Endangered by IUCN based on the small population size. The population recovered from the brink of extinction to 411 individuals in 2010.

Habitat:

Seen at the last home for Asiatic Lion, Sasan Gir National Park.

Notes:

This was the first time when I Saw the majestic Asiatic Lion face to face. In the cold winter morning, when this majestic fellow came walking towards us, I was ready with my camera and had checked and rechecked all settings. This fellow came walking towards us in his own stride and when I saw him face to face I forgot everything, it was as though time had frozen and I was mesmerised with his beauty. I did not click any pics of the head on, instead just kept my cam aside and enjoyed the beautiful view that I was blessed with. I will never forget that moment in my life. Better quality pic at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/satyenmeht...

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4 Comments

Wild Things
Wild Things 10 years ago

Thanks Hema :-)

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

What i like about the picture is how clearly I can see the foot print of the is lion. The padding on his back foot looks amazing.

Wild Things
Wild Things 10 years ago

Thanks Hema :-)

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

Simba,the King Of The Jungle!! What a majestic creature. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

Wild Things
Spotted by
Wild Things

Gujarat, India

Spotted on Jan 2, 2014
Submitted on Mar 18, 2014

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