Lioness Dies at Rescue Centre in Guj
A nine-year-old lioness died on Monday at a rescue centre located in Jamwala in Gir Somanth district of Gujarat, a senior forest officer said.
Vadodara, Aug 26 (PTI) A nine-year-old lioness died on Monday at a rescue centre located in Jamwala in Gir Somanth district of Gujarat, a senior forest officer said.
The big cat was rescued from Zakhiya in the Babariya range of the Gir west division on Saturday, said D T Vasavada, chief conservator of forests (CCF), Junagadh Wildlife Circle.
He said kidney failure is the cause of the death of the lioness.
"The big cat was under treatment for weakness, dehydration and kidney-related ailments," he added.
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