An exhibition of photographs by N. Shiva Kumar, Sharad Khanna and Coomaar N. Carthik

Opening on Monday, 30th September 2013 at 18.30

Exhibition that looks at not just the lions, but also the rich biodiversity and other denizens in the jungles at Gir

As part of this exhibition, there will be a talk on 5th October 2013 at 6.30 pm in Conference Room-I

Asiatic Lions: Their Present and Promised Homeland

Illustrated lecture by Sharad Khanna, with Dr. Faiyaz A. Khudsar, Scientist-in-Charge, Yamuna Biodiversity Park, N.Shiva Kumar, and Coomaar N. Carthik, wildlife enthusiasts and freelance photographers

The Gir Forest National park also known as Sasan-Gir is home to the last surviving Asiatic lions in the world, numbering at just under 410.  The Asiatic lions are biologically different species from their African cousins.  The exhibition looks at not just the lion but also the rich bio diversity of Gir and other other animals found there