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The last refuge of the Asiatic lion is the 1,412 km2 (545 sq mi) Gir Forest National Park and surrounding areas in India. The population has risen from approximately 180 lions in 1974 to about 400 in 2010.[190] It is geographically isolated, which can lead to inbreeding and reduced genetic diversity. Since 2008, the Asiatic lion has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.By 2015, the population had grown to 523 individuals inhabiting an area of 7,000 km2 (2,700 sq mi) in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat state.The Asiatic Lion Census conducted in 2017 recorded about 650 individuals.
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