India's Lions Need a New Home NOW: The TRUTH with Dr. Ravi Chellam

Few people know Asiatic lions like Dr. Ravi Chellam. A veteran wildlife biologist, he has spent decades studying and advocating for these majestic big cats. In the second episode of Some Like It Wild, he takes us through the fascinating history of India’s last lions, their conservation struggles, and what needs to be done to secure their future. But that’s not all—Dr. Chellam also shares his strong views on India’s Cheetah Project. Should cheetahs have been reintroduced? What does it mean for India’s broader conservation priorities? Find out in this deep-dive conversation! Subscribe for more deep dives into conservation stories with field experts! Timestamps: 0:00 Highlights 0:50 Introduction 1:19 Ravi's early life 6:37 Master's and meeting Dr Johnsingh 11:17 Joining WII 14:14 Time in Gir 22:20 About Big Cats 28:00 Lions in India 39:59 2nd Home for Lions? 42:12 Associations 44:04 History of Cheetahs in India 48:03 Bringing the Cheetah back to India 53:49 Conservation Status Watch Clips here:    / @somelikeitwildclips   Credits: Muzico Studio For any other queries EMAIL: [email protected] Follow our social media channels- Instagram:   / somelikeitwild_   X: https://x.com/somelikeit_wild To stay updated, visit our website: somelikeitwild.com #SomeLikeItWild #WildlifeLegend #Storytelling #NatureLover #Science #Adventure #WildlifeResearch #lion #lionking #cheetah #indiancheetah #indianpodcast #Nature #Conservation #Podcast #ScienceCommunication #policychange -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions. What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation? In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.