2 more lions die in Gujarat's Gir forest; toll 23 in 20 days
Two more lions died in Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary on Monday, taking the death toll to 23 in last 20 days. Talking about the report of the earlier 21 deaths, a forest official said four died of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) while 17 succumbed to babesiosis protozoa infection. Remaining three lions of the 26-member pride are also critical. 