Van Vihar National Park to Receive Asiatic Lions from Gujarat
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Animal exchange between Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat |
| Participants | Van Vihar National Park (Bhopal, MP) and Sakkarbaug Zoological Park (Junagadh, Gujarat) |
| Exchange | 2 Bengal tigers relocated to Junagadh zoo; 2 Asiatic (Gir) lions to be brought to Van Vihar |
| Van Vihar National Park | |
| Location | Banks of Upper Lake, Bhopal |
| Significance | National Park, Zoo, Rescue Centre, and Conservation Breeding Centre |
| Unique Features | Only place in central India with a rescue centre for lions, tigers, and other species |
| Conservation Role | Coordinating zoo for Hard Ground Barasingha (state animal) and Gyps Vultures |
| Biodiversity | Habitat for tiger, white tiger, leopard, hyena, sloth bear, chital, sambhar, etc. |