Pride of 17 has a happy treat

Rajkot: A video in which a pride of nearly 17 lionesses including adults and cubs feasting on the carcass of a neelgai or blue bull has gone viral on WhatsApp and social media groups.
A cage placed near the lions is also seen in the video. Later, a large male lion is also seen joining the feast.
“These are lions from our area only, but whether they are from Gir Sanctuary or outside needs to be confirmed. It seems to be an old video,” said DT Vasavada, chief conservator of forest, Junagadh wildlife sanctuary.
Meanwhile, on Pipavav-Kovaya road of Rajula taluka, a pride of four lions were seen strolling about on Saturday night.
“As the lions get pestered by the insects they come out of the bushes and walk by the roadside, which may pose danger of road accidents from ongoing vehicular traffic,” said a forest official.
Lions straying near port Pipavav is quite common.