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Heatwave blamed for deaths of eight lion cubs in Gir

Heatwave blamed for deaths of eight lion cubs in Gir

Authorities concluded that heat stress, not disease, caused the deaths of eight lion cubs in Gujarat’s Gir forest. Additional health measures are being undertaken to safeguard surrounding lions.

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Heat, not disease, caused deaths of 8 lion cubs in Gir forest