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Lion cub carcass found in Gir, infighting among prides suspected [1]

In what appears to be the fallout of infighting to gain pride control, a lion cub's carcass was found from Dudhala Nes area of Raydi range of Gir (West) on Monday morning, by a team of forest officials. With the process of dispersal at its peak, show of strength for control of territory as well as pride is a common occurrence among male lions of different prides.

Publication Date: 
13/05/2008
Times Of India (Ahmedabad) [2]
Tags:
Lion [3], Gir NP [4], Gujarat [5], Junagadh (D) [6]
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