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Survey Flags Canine And Cattle-Linked Disease Risks Amid Recent Lion Deaths

Only Two Deaths Due To The Infection, Says Minister; 10 Lions Placed Under Watch

Experts Warn Delayed Diagnosis Could Worsen Outbreak Risks

Gir's lion population faces a renewed threat as 10 cubs and three adult lions have died, with initial assessments pointing to a fatal combination of canine distemper virus (CDV) and Babesia parasite. This mirrors the 2018 outbreak that killed 11 lions, raising fears of a similar devastating impact. Samples are undergoing analysis to confirm the dual infection.

Exodus Comes During Virus Scare In Gir Lionscape

Madhya Pradesh faces a conservation crisis as 24 of its 26 wildlife sanctuaries remain without final notification, some for over four decades. This "initial notification limbo" under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, leaves critical habitats vulnerable to legal uncertainty and ecological risks, including pollution from nearby cantonment areas.

The conservation landscape in Madhya Pradesh is dire, as 24 of its 26 wildlife sanctuaries have yet to receive official notification, many trapped in this status for over four decades. This stagnation, linked to the slow resolution of land and community rights, jeopardizes essential habitats, creating a precarious situation where pollution and other ecological challenges loom large over wildlife.

Raise Questions Over Conservation Efforts In The Protected Sanctuary’s Fragile Ecosystem