Dec 7, 2022
Two lions from Gujarat, who were placed in quarantine, were released into their enclosure at SGNP on Tuesday.
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The male (D11) and female (D22) lions, though bred in captivity, are of different lineage and are three years old.
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They were brought from Sakkarbaug zoo in Junagadh, Gujarat, in a fully automated animal transit vehicle, accompanied by veterinarians.
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The lions were observed for a few days before being released into the enclosure for the safari.
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SGNP already has one male lion, Jessop, who has severe osteoarthritis that has caused degeneration of muscles of the hind legs.
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