Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Lion Cub Deaths Prompt Investigation in Gujarat's Amreli
Three young lion cubs died in Amreli, Gujarat in just a few days.
Officials are investigating why and have isolated lionesses and cubs as a precaution.
Blood samples will be tested to find out what happened.
Two other cubs died recently from illness.
In 2018, a disease caused the death of many lions.
Officials are trying to figure out what's wrong and protect the remaining lions.
Three lion cubs died in Amreli, Gujarat within three days.
Forest department isolated three lionesses and six cubs as a precaution.
Blood samples will be analyzed to determine the cause of death.
Two cubs died recently due to weakness and pneumonia.
In 2018, eleven lions died in Gujarat due to CDV and Protozoal infection.
- Who
- Three lion cubs, forest officials, veterinary doctors
- What
- Three lion cubs died in Amreli, prompting investigation and precautionary measures.
- When
- July 28-30
- Where
- Amreli district, Gujarat
- Why
- To determine the cause of death and prevent further loss of life among the lion population.
- Location
- Amreli, Gujarat
- Cause of death (previous cubs)
- Weakness and pneumonia
- Action
- Isolation of lionesses and cubs
- Samples
- Blood samples for analysis
- Previous Incident
- 2018: 11 lions died from CDV and Protozoal infection
Sources
Three lion cubs die in 3 days in Amreli, nine big cats isolated for medical tests
Three lion cubs die in 3 days in Gujarat’s Amreli; nine felines to undergo tests
3 Lion Cubs Die In 3 Days In Gujarat's Amreli
Three lion cubs die in three days in Gujarat's Amreli, nine big cats isolated for tests