📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Ganesh Mohan T
Local
5½-Year-Old Asian Lioness Sunaina Dies at Sajjangarh Lion Safari, Udaipur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 03:32 PM
👁 2
The ailing 5.5‑year‑old Asian lioness Sunaina passed away on Sunday afternoon at Sajjangarh Lion Safari in Udaipur despite medical care, leaving only the male lion Samrat in the park.
Sajjangarh Lion Safari, located on the outskirts of Udaipur, reported the death of its 5.5‑year‑old Asian lioness named Sunaina on Sunday afternoon. The animal had been under veterinary observation for roughly three months after showing signs of illness.
Veterinarians at the facility administered a series of treatments, but Sunaina's condition continued to deteriorate, leading to her demise despite intensive care. The exact cause of the illness has not been disclosed by the park authorities.
With Sunaina's passing, the safari now houses only one adult lion, a male named Samrat. Park officials said they will monitor Samrat closely and consider future steps for the enclosure, while also reviewing health protocols to prevent similar incidents.
The loss has drawn attention from wildlife enthusiasts and local visitors, who have expressed condolences on social media. The safari remains open to the public, offering a chance to view Samrat and other native species in a naturalistic setting.
Veterinarians at the facility administered a series of treatments, but Sunaina's condition continued to deteriorate, leading to her demise despite intensive care. The exact cause of the illness has not been disclosed by the park authorities.
With Sunaina's passing, the safari now houses only one adult lion, a male named Samrat. Park officials said they will monitor Samrat closely and consider future steps for the enclosure, while also reviewing health protocols to prevent similar incidents.
The loss has drawn attention from wildlife enthusiasts and local visitors, who have expressed condolences on social media. The safari remains open to the public, offering a chance to view Samrat and other native species in a naturalistic setting.