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www.rte.ieHere’s the latest on lions from publicly available recent reporting.
- Asiatic lions in India: Population up 32% to 891 from 2020–2025, aided by Gujarat’s conservation measures and efforts to reduce human-wildlife conflict. This was shared in India’s Rajya Sabha with data through 2025. [cite ]
- California wildlife notes: News about mountain lions and other predators being a focal point for state environmental policy, including discussions on management and public safety. This reflects ongoing regional coverage of lions in North America. [cite ]
- Global lion news highlights: Various outlets continue to report on lion sightings, conservation status, and incidents involving lions in zoos or wild regions, with recent articles spanning wildlife policy, wildlife health, and population trends. [cite ][cite ][cite ]
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