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Discussion in 'India' started by vogelcommando, 18 Nov 2014.

  1. vogelcommando

    vogelcommando Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    An interesting read. Once again, another example of politics and money getting in the way of action.

    Let's hope the translocation materialises sooner rather than later.
     
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    Translocation( or talk of it) of some Lions from the Gir Forest has been on the cards for thirty years or more now- but still it hasn't happened.
     
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    On a somewhat related topic, there is an excellent book on Asian lions that I recently read. (Well the first couple chapters are a bit dry, but the second half is excellent).
    [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Story-Asias-Lions-Divyabhanusinh/dp/8185026874/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1443150557&sr=1-1&keywords=the+story+of+asia%27s+lions"]Story of Asia's Lions, The: Divyabhanusinh: 9788185026879: Amazon.com: Books[/ame]

    This is the same author who several years earlier wrote a good book on the story of India's cheetahs.
     
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    Does the book just cover India or also the range in the Middle East?
     
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    If I remember correctly, the beginning briefly covers on their historic range but the bulk of the book is focused on India.