Eight lion cubs die in suspected Babesia infection in Gujarat
Eight lion cubs have died in Gujarat due to a suspected Babesia infection, prompting the Forest Department to implement disease-control measures. Authorities have isolated lions within a 10-kilometer radius of the affected areas and initiated tick-removal operations. The situation is being closely monitored, with veterinary teams collecting samples for further examination.
- ▪The suspected Babesia infection has been reported in Gir Somnath and Amreli districts.
- ▪Eight lion cubs have died, and no fresh deaths have been reported in the last two days.
- ▪Veterinary teams are conducting tick-removal operations and have isolated lions to prevent further spread.
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AhmedabadThe Gujarat Forest Department has intensified disease-control measures in and around the Gir landscape after eight lion cubs died from suspected Babesia infection in Gir Somnath and Amreli districts. Authorities have isolated lions within a 10-km radius of the affected areas and launched large-scale tick-removal operations.Forest Minister Arjun Modhwadia said on Friday (May 29, 2026) that the suspected infection had been reported from revenue areas outside the Gir sanctuary, particularly in Gir Gadhada in Gir Somnath district and Babra Kot in Amreli district.“In the suspected Babesia-related cases, eight cub deaths have come to light,” Mr.
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