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DELHI: Doordarshan is set to telecast a special programme
in its wild adventure segment on 8 March.
To
be screened at 11 am, the programme will showcase the Bedi
Brothers (known for their films on flora and fauna) traveling
in a balloon over the isolated hilly forests of Sasan Gir,
home to the last of the Asian Lions or Gir Lion.
The
area has a mix of low volcanic rocky hills and open spaces,
dominated by teak, dry-deciduous forest.
With
the effort and protection of the Forest Department, the number
of lions has increased, though only about three hundred fifty
survive today. Some have moved
out of the Sanctuary areas to establish their new home. The
Gujarat Government is trying to provide them protection. There
is always the lurking possibility of an outbreak of disease
or drought which could wipe out the entire species in one
merciless stroke.
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