Gir National Park: How many rivers flow through Gir National Park? A closer look at its lifelines |
We all know that this place is known worldwide as the last natural habitat of the Asiatic lion. Gir National Park is, however, much more than a predator stronghold. Beneath its dry deciduous forests, lies a carefully balanced natural system sustained by rivers, and reservoirs. These rivers are the true lifelines of Gir, shaping its ecology, wildlife distribution, and even human settlements around the forest.Rivers in Gir National Park Gir National Park and Sanctuary is watered by seven perennial rivers. These river streams are perennial, and they substantially contribute to the water supply during the long non-monsoon seasons in Gujarat.…