Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites?
A
Corbett National Park
B
Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Correct Answer
C
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
D
Sariska National Park
Explanation
Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh was selected as the reintroduction site for Asiatic lions to safeguard the species against potential extinction from epidemics or natural disasters in Gujarat’s Gir National Park. Sariska National Park is a common distractor because it was the site of India's first major translocation project for tigers, not lions. The core concept tested is the conservation strategy of establishing a geographically separate "second home" for endangered species to ensure their long-term survival.
Wildlife Translocation & Conservation SitesAsiatic Lion TranslocationLionsnatural habitatGujarattranslocationCorbett National ParkKuno Palpur Wildlife SanctuaryMudumalai Wildlife SanctuarySariska National Park