<P> Its region is the sole home of the Asiatic lion ( Panthera leo persica ) in the wilderness , and is considered to be one of the most important protected areas in Asia due to its supported species . The ecosystem of Gir , with its diverse flora and fauna , is protected as a result of the efforts of the government forest department , wildlife activists and NGOs . The forest area of Gir were the hunting grounds of the Nawabs of Junagadh . However , faced with a drastic drop in the lion population in Gir , after British viceroys brought to his attention the plight of the lion in Asia , the sanctuary is the jewel of Gujarat 's ecological resources . , . His son , Nawab Muhammad Mahabat Khan III later assisted in the conservation of the lions whose population had plummeted to only 20 through slaughter for trophy hunting . </P>
<P> Its region is the sole home of the Asiatic lion ( Panthera leo persica ) in the wilderness , and is considered to be one of the most important protected areas in Asia due to its supported species . The ecosystem of Gir , with its diverse flora and fauna , is protected as a result of the efforts of the government forest department , wildlife activists and NGOs . The forest area of Gir were the hunting grounds of the Nawabs of Junagadh . However , faced with a drastic drop in the lion population in Gir , after British viceroys brought to his attention the plight of the lion in Asia , the sanctuary is the jewel of Gujarat 's ecological resources . , . His son , Nawab Muhammad Mahabat Khan III later assisted in the conservation of the lions whose population had plummeted to only 20 through slaughter for trophy hunting . </P>
gir national park in gujarat is famous for which animal
gir national park in gujarat is famous for which animal
Asiatic lion
Asiatic lion