Last lions in India

In this photo taken March 24, 2012, a lion rests inside the Gir Sanctuary in the western Indian state of Gujarat, India. Within the guarded confines of this dry forest, the lions were rescued from near-extinction. A century ago, fewer than 50 remained. Today, more than 400 lions fill the park and sometimes wander into surrounding villages and farmland.

In this photo taken March 25, 2012, tourists take photos of a lion during a safari at the Gir Sanctuary in the western Indian state of Gujarat, India.

In this photo taken March 25, 2012, lion cubs wander around inside the Gir Sanctuary in the western Indian state of Gujarat, India.

In this photo taken March 25, 2012, a lion walks inside the Gir Sanctuary in the western Indian state of Gujarat, India.

In this photo taken March 24, 2012, a lion rests early in early morning at the Gir Sanctuary in the western Indian state of Gujarat, India.

In this photo taken March 24, 2012, a lion rests inside the Gir Sanctuary in the western Indian state of Gujarat, India.