India's Conservation Efforts Prevented Lions From Extinction

The first Green Status Assessment (GSA) for the lion (Panthera leo) acknowledged India's conservation efforts, which have been instrumental in preventing the species from facing extinction.

- JITENDRA CHOUBEY @New Delhi

The first Green Status Assessment (GSA) for the lion (Panthera leo) acknowledged India's conservation efforts, which have been instrumental in preventing the species from facing extinction. It's particularly significant since lion populations elsewhere globally are largely facing depletion. The report highlighted that human activity is largely hindering the lion's ability to function ecologically across its historical range. The species is declining in many regions and has already become extinct in North Africa and Southwest Asia.