Not so the story of the Asiatic lion - which is a rare beast, in every sense.

They are a favourite prey item for tigers and Asiatic lions.

Asiatic lions are the most popular of the attractions.

Gujarat is the one and only place to view pure asiatic lions in the world.

The Asiatic lion is a common motif in Chinese art.

The wild population of Asiatic lions derived from just a dozen individuals that survived in the early 20th century.

Those that live in India are called Asiatic lions.

Gujarat is the only home of asiatic lion.

She is working in the Gir forest to save Asiatic lions there.

The Asiatic lion has a cinnamon colour coat.

Asiatic lions Where does the Lion come from in ancient Chinese culture?

In 1957, one male and two female wild-caught Asiatic lions were set free in the sanctuary.

The initiative to find an alternative habitat for reintroducing Asiatic lions was pursued in the early 1990s.

Following changes in both predator and prey communities, Asiatic lions shifted their predation patterns.

Asiatic lions were introduced at Chandraprabha in 1958.

Since then, India has altered its practices and now breeds only pure native Asiatic lions.

Thus, Asiatic lions are considered sacred by all Hindus in India.

Asiatic lions found in nearby India are the ones depicted in the Chinese culture.

Asiatic lions live near the village.

The Asiatic Lion's habitat is dry scrub land and open deciduous forest.

Distribution of Asiatic lions according to 2010 census:

Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than African lions.

Limee - An Asiatic lion with blue eyes, green fur and a yellow mane.

The zoo has Asiatic lions and Siberian tigers, which live in former stone pits.

The program was a success and there are now over 100 Asiatic lions in the EEP.