Combined CDV-Babesia infection behind 13 lion deaths in Gujarat's Gir?
TNN / May 31, 2026, 01:09 (IST)
Gir's lion population faces a renewed threat as 10 cubs and three adult lions have died, with initial assessments pointing to a fatal combination of canine distemper virus (CDV) and Babesia parasite. This mirrors the 2018 outbreak that killed 11 lions, raising fears of a similar devastating impact. Samples are undergoing analysis to confirm the dual infection.