State May File Curative Plea Against Translocation
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government plans to file a curative petition seeking another look at the Supreme Court order of Tuesday which rejected the state government’s review petition against the April 15 apex court order allowing the translocation of some of Gir lions to Madhya Pradesh.
The result of examination of the presence of Canine Distemper Virus (CDR) or Pestes Des Petitis Ruminants Virus (PPVR) in Asiatic lion has brought in relief for forest officials.
In 12 Years, Wildlife Rescues Have Gone Up 13 Times
In a clear indication of the increasing pressure of wild animals in the densely populated areas surrounding their habitats, the number of rescue operations carried out show an exponential progression in Gujarat. During 2000-2001, only 47 rescue operations were conducted. The same figure for 2012-13, was 627.
Logic Behind Lions’ Translocation Hasn’t Changed Since Then
If you thought the question of diversity in gene pool and the argument on dangers of putting all eggs in one basket prompting the idea of translocation of lions first came up in the ’90s, then you are wrong.
Madhya Pradesh officials once again tried to mislead the 12-member committee formed by the Union ministry of forest and environment for translocation of Gir lions.
Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s objections were brushed aside by the 12 member-committee formed by the Ministry of Forest and Environment for the translocation of lions from Gujarat to Madhya Pradesh.
The latest guidelines of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on translocation of wildlife could prove to be a major roadblock for Madhya Pradesh’s lion dreams. The world’s oldest and most trusted global environmental organization says shifting animals outside their indigenous range “is high risk”.
Environmentalists on Tuesday slammed Gujarat's attempt to halt the relocation of some of the country's endangered lions, saying it was undermining efforts to boost their dwindling numbers.
The country's top court ruled in April that some of the 411 Asiatic Lions found only in the Gir forests of the western state of Gujarat must be moved to a wildlife sanctuary in a neighbouring state.
A report submitted by an NGO, Empower Foundation, to the forest department has stated that lions should not be translocated and the big cats should be allowed to migrate naturally only.
A report submitted by an NGO, Empower Foundation, to the forest department has stated that lions should not be translocated and the big cats should be allowed to migrate naturally only.
