Gir Lions: Heat, Not Disease, Killed 8 Cubs
Gujarat officials confirmed that extreme heat, not disease, killed eight Asiatic lion cubs in the Gir forest this May. Extensive lab tests by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre ruled out contagious outbreaks like canine distemper or babesiosis. Forest Minister Arjun Modhwadia noted that severe heat stress primarily affected cubs with lower immunity.
While disease is ruled out,...
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