TOURISTS visiting Bhopal’sVan Vihar National Park can now witness the majestic ‘Asiatic Lions’ as they were released into the enclosure. The lions were brought from Junagadh, Gujarat, two months ago. The lions, one male named ‘Juna’ and one female named ‘Giri’ were initially kept in quarantine at the park for monitoring. Now, they have been released for public viewing. Visitors will not only be able to hear the lions roar but also watchthemroamfreelyintheir enclosure.

 

This initiative isapart of Madhya Pradesh’s ongoing efforts to promote wild life conservation and tourism. Presence of these AsiaticLions, native to Gujarat, is expected to play a significant role in boosting wildlife tourism in the State, offering a unique experience for nature enthusiasts.