write essay on Gir forest
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The Gir National Forest is the only existing strands of the almost extinct Asiatic lions. Although it is the only stronghold for the Asiatic lions, this National Park is home to more than 30 species of tigers, around 30 species of reptiles and 300 species of birds most of which take their shelter during their hibernation. This National park is also a home to innumerable insect species. This National Park has the most number of Asiatic Lions that is 355.
This magnificent National Park was founded in 1975 when it was given the position of being a Lion Reserve. It was soon upgraded to a national park in order to preserve the last few existing lions from hunting, poaching, and killing by providing them safe and home-like conditions. This national forest is home to a lot of species of wild animals including bird’s insects, and mammals but the Asiatic Lion is the only endangered species which is being preserved here.
The National Park is spread in an area of 258 sq kilometers.