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The guide went on to explain, "The Gir

forest sanctuary is the sole home of the
Asiatic lion. There are only 411 of them
including the babies. And the forest is

huge. So it is really hard to spot a lion.
We will do our best. But don't be too

disappointed if you don't see one. There
are plenty of other interesting animals to
see too."

Before Tania had a chance to brood over

the slim possibility of seeing lions, the
guide pointed out a tree with a ghostly
white trunk. He said it was a gum tree

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