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  1. www.drishtiias.com › asiatic-lions-1Asiatic Lions - दृष्टि आईएएस

    May 5, 2021 · The Asiatic Lion (also known as the Persian Lion or Indian Lion) is a member of the Panthera Leo Leo subspecies that is restricted to India. Its previous habitats consisted of West Asia and the Middle East before it became extinct in these regions.

  2. byjus.com › free-ias-prep › asiatic-lionAsiatic Lion: Characteristics and Conservation Status - BYJU'S

    The Asiatic Lion (also known as the Persian Lion or Indian Lion) is a member of the Panthera Leo Leo subspecies that is restricted to India. Its previous habitats consisted of West Asia and the Middle East before it became extinct in these regions.

  3. testbook.com › ias-preparation › asiatic-lionAsiatic Lion - Habitat, Physical Features, IUCN Status & More

    Jan 7, 2024 · In this article, we shall cover in detail physical characteristics, IUCN status, habitat, and some other interesting facts about the Asiatic Lion for the UPSC exam.

  4. www.drishtiias.com › daily-updates › daily-newsGreat Indian Bustards and Asiatic Lions

    Jun 14, 2023 · The Asiatic Lion (also known as the Persian Lion or Indian Lion) is a member of the Panthera Leo Leo subspecies that is restricted to India. Its previous habitats consisted of West Asia and the Middle East before it became extinct in these regions.

  5. lotusarise.com › inshorts › asiatic-lions-upscAsiatic Lions & Asiatic lion vs African lion - UPSC Notes

    Mar 25, 2024 · Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than African lions. Adult males weigh 160 to 190 kg, while females weigh 110 to 120 kg. The height at the shoulders is about 3.5 ft (110 cm). The maximum recorded total length of a male Asiatic lion is 2.92m (115 inches) including the tail.

  6. www.drishtiias.com › daily-updates › daily-newsGovernment to Re-examine Asiatic Lion Translocation Plan

    Mar 29, 2023 · The Indian government is re-examining the long-standing plan to translocate Asiatic lions ( Panthera leo persica) from Gir National Park to Kuno National Park.

  7. forumias.com › blog › the-asiatic-lionThe Asiatic Lion |ForumIAS

    Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than African lions. In contrast to African Lion, Asiatic Lion has a longitudinal fold of skin running along its belly. The fur ranges in colour from ruddytawny, heavily speckled with black, to sandy or buff-grey, sometimes with a silvery sheen in certain lights.