The lion safari at Sanjay Gandhi National Park has just three lions, so the health of each matters. A couple of months back when the oldest lion, 15-year-old Ravindra developed an injury in one of his front paws, it became a matter of great concern. The six inch deep wound worsened endangering the lion's life. Thanks to his keepers and doctors, he was saved and is slowly being reintroduced into the safari.

One day in May, the staff at the lion safari noticed Ravindra limping into his cage. They informed the Veterinary Officer at SGNP, Dr Shailesh Pethe, who found he was in pain. The left front leg of the big cat was badly swollen. Dr Pethe said, "We were very worried as treating an animal in his old age is very challenging. On May 4 the lion was tranquilized to understand the nature of the injury."