Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Lions Halt Traffic On Highway in Gujarat, India
A group of lions, including lionesses and their cubs, were seen walking on a road in Gujarat, India.
This caused cars and trucks to stop so the lions could safely cross.
This isn't the first time this has happened; another lion was seen on a different highway earlier this year.
The lions are sometimes seen near villages and towns in the area.
The number of lions in this part of India has grown recently, according to a new count.
A pride of lions, including two lionesses and eight cubs, was spotted on a highway in Gujarat.
The incident occurred on the Ronj Road State Highway near Kodinar in Gir Somnath district.
The lions have been seen near Kodinar town and villages in recent days.
A similar incident occurred in February, where an Asiatic lion halted traffic on the Bhavnagar-Somnath Highway.
The Asiatic lion population in Gujarat has increased to 891, according to a recent census.
- Who
- A pride of lions, including two lionesses and eight cubs.
- What
- Lions, including lionesses and cubs, were seen on a highway, halting traffic.
- When
- The recent sighting occurred; a similar event happened in February.
- Where
- Gujarat, India, specifically the Ronj Road State Highway near Kodinar in Gir Somnath district.
- Why
- The reason for the lions' presence on the highway is not explicitly stated.
- Location
- Ronj Road State Highway, Gujarat, India
- Animal
- Asiatic Lions
- Number of Lions
- Two lionesses and eight cubs
- Recent Census Count
- 891 Asiatic lions in Gujarat
- Previous Incident
- An Asiatic lion halting traffic on the Bhavnagar-Somnath Highway