'Great News!': PM Modi on update on cheetahs in Kuno National park| Video
2 years, 1 month ago

'Great News!': PM Modi on update on cheetahs in Kuno National park| Video

Hindustan Times  

Nearly two months after India saw the return of cheetahs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an update on the big cats from Namibia, who are settling well in their new home. Am told that after the mandatory quarantine, 2 cheetahs have been released to a bigger enclosure for further adaptation to the Kuno habitat.” Eight cheetahs from Namibia were translocated to Kuno National Park on September 17. "I’m also glad to know that all cheetahs are healthy, active and adjusting well.," PM Modi wrote in his tweet. Eight cheetas were brought from Namibia to India - seventy years after they went extinct - and they were released in the Kuno National Park of Madhya Pradesh by PM Modi on his birthday.

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Cheetahs to Soon Be Released in the Wild: Two Brothers to be Transferred to the Wild
2 months, 1 week ago

Cheetahs to Soon Be Released in the Wild: Two Brothers to be Transferred to the Wild

Hindustan Times  

Cheetahs from Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno national park may be released in the wild soon, the second time an attempt to move the cats out of their so-called soft enclosures will be attempted. The two cheetahs, Vayu and Agni, are brothers and will be released in a phased manner. They were first moved to the wild in December for tourists but …

Ecostani | Two years of Project Cheetah: More pitfalls than success
4 months ago

Ecostani | Two years of Project Cheetah: More pitfalls than success

Hindustan Times  

On September 17, 2024, it will be two years since the first batch of eight Cheetahs arrived in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park from Namibia, in what was the world’s first attempt to re-wild the big cats in a totally different climatic zone. As per the Project Cheetah action plan, all the adult big cats in Kuno should have been …

Namibian Cheetah Shaurya dies at MP’s Kuno National Park, 10th death in a year
11 months, 1 week ago

Namibian Cheetah Shaurya dies at MP’s Kuno National Park, 10th death in a year

Live Mint  

Shaurya, a cheetah translocated from Namibia, died at Kuno National Park on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported. The Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Director of Lion Project said in a statement that late in the morning the tracking team observed “incoordination and staggering gait” in the animal following which Shaurya was tranquilised. “Today, on 16th January, 2024 around …

Namibian cheetah gives birth to three cubs in MP’s Kuno National Park
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Namibian cheetah gives birth to three cubs in MP’s Kuno National Park

Live Mint  

A Namibian cheetah named by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given birth to three cubs in the Kuno National Park. Thrilled to share that Kuno National Park has welcomed three new members. “Today, three cheetah cubs were born at Kuno National Park located in Sheopur district under the Cheetah Project started under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and …

Good news! Namibian cheetah Asha at Kuno National Park gives birth to three cubs
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Good news! Namibian cheetah Asha at Kuno National Park gives birth to three cubs

India TV News  

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday announced that three cubs were born to Namibian cheetah Asha at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Thrilled to share that Kuno National Park has welcomed three new members. The cubs have been born to Namibian Cheetah Aasha," Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said on social media platform X. …

Cheetahs may be flown in from new countries
1 year, 2 months ago

Cheetahs may be flown in from new countries

The Hindu  

With six adult cheetahs dying within the first year of their relocation to India, wildlife experts associated with Project Cheetah are considering options of importing the next batch of big cats from countries other than South Africa and Namibia. Though it was expected that future batches of the animals would be brought from South Africa and Namibia — the result …

'No More Big Cats Should Be Brought Home': Experts in Year 2 of Project Cheetah
1 year, 3 months ago

'No More Big Cats Should Be Brought Home': Experts in Year 2 of Project Cheetah

The Quint  

So where do we go from here and what are the next steps? Big cat Specialist and CEO of Metastring Foundation, Dr Ravi Chellam is unequivocal on what needs to be done – “The introduction of African Cheetahs in India suffers from a few fundamental flaws. These include the disregard of science to inform the planning and execution of the …

On Kuno cheetah deaths, Namibian envoy says, 'Fatalities normal if…'
1 year, 3 months ago

On Kuno cheetah deaths, Namibian envoy says, 'Fatalities normal if…'

India Today  

High-Commissioner of Namibia to India Gabriel Sinimbo on Saturday said that the deaths of several cheetahs brought from his country and South Africa to Madhya Pradesh are “normal” as the project involves introducing animals to a new environment. Under the Project Cheetah, a total of 20 radio-collared animals were imported from Namibia and South Africa to the Kuno National Park …

MP: No Plan to Relocate Cheetahs From Kuno National Park
1 year, 4 months ago

MP: No Plan to Relocate Cheetahs From Kuno National Park

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Amid growing concern over the death of nine cheetahs in Kuno National Park in Sheopur district in Madhya Pradesh in a span of six months, Union environment, forest and climate change minister Bhupender Yadav has reiterated that there was no plan to relocate the felines from their new habitat, KNP. Referring to death of nine cheetahs since the translocation …

Only 5-7 of 20 Cheetahs at Kuno May Survive, Deaths So Far 'in Normal Range': S African Experts
1 year, 4 months ago

Only 5-7 of 20 Cheetahs at Kuno May Survive, Deaths So Far 'in Normal Range': S African Experts

News 18  

Only five to seven cheetahs may survive from the founder population of 20 felines in Kuno National Park before recovery begins, according to international experts associated with Project Cheetah. Although such high losses are unlikely in India, Project Cheetah will undoubtedly undergo similar growing pains, according to the South African experts who are also on the consulting panel of the …

Inquiry into cheetahs’ deaths points to natural causes, Centre informs SC
1 year, 4 months ago

Inquiry into cheetahs’ deaths points to natural causes, Centre informs SC

The Hindu  

The environment ministry and the National Tiger Conservation Authority on Monday informed the Supreme Court that a provisional diagnosis of the deaths of eight cheetahs at Kuno National Park “point towards natural causes”. The affidavit submitted that besides the Kuno National Park and its extended landscape of 6800 per sq.km, the NTCA has requested Madhya Pradesh on June 28 to …

Kuno's new challenge: Capturing cheetahs in wild for medical check-up
1 year, 5 months ago

Kuno's new challenge: Capturing cheetahs in wild for medical check-up

India Today  

The death of two adult cheetahs at Kuno National Park last week—apparently from septicemia induced by neck injuries from radio collars—has prompted authorities to order the capture of the entire cheetah population in the wild for a thorough medical check-up. Eight African cheetahs, including three India-born cubs, have died in quick succession since the wild cats started being introduced in …

Top wildlife official at Kuno National Park removed after 8 cheetahs die
1 year, 5 months ago

Top wildlife official at Kuno National Park removed after 8 cheetahs die

India Today  

A top Indian wildlife official has been removed after a scheme to relocate cheetahs from Africa saw eight felines die, raising questions about the high-profile project. Eight cheetahs were brought in from Namibia, followed by another 12 from South Africa in February, with Modi presiding over the release of the first arrivals at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh …

Cheetah Deaths: MP Wildlife Warden Transferred
1 year, 5 months ago

Cheetah Deaths: MP Wildlife Warden Transferred

Deccan Chronicle  

BHOPAL: In the aftermath of the tragic death of eight African cheetahs in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, the Chief Wildlife Warden of Madhya Pradesh, Jasbir Singh Chauhan, a highly experienced 1987 batch Indian Forest Service officer, was relieved of his duties. These decisions were made in response to the recent spate of cheetah deaths in Kuno National Park, where …

Cheetah deaths at Kuno | Panel recommends medical review for all cheetahs
1 year, 5 months ago

Cheetah deaths at Kuno | Panel recommends medical review for all cheetahs

The Hindu  

Considering that two cheetahs in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park translocated to India last year from South Africa and Namibia as part of Project Cheetah have died in the last week, the expert advisory committee overseeing the implementation of Project Cheetah has recommended that all the animals undergo a thorough, physical medical review. The medical review recommended will involve recalling …

Nationalism divides even Cheetahs: South African, Namibian big cats clash at Kuno National Park, one injured
1 year, 5 months ago

Nationalism divides even Cheetahs: South African, Namibian big cats clash at Kuno National Park, one injured

Firstpost  

An African cheetah that was relocated to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district has suffered injuries following a confrontation with other cheetahs. The incident took place at around 6 PM on Monday in the free range area of KNP when Gaurav and Shaurya, two cheetahs translocated from Namibia, got into a fight with Agni and Vayu, who were …

Namibian, South African cheetahs fight at Kuno, one big cat injured
1 year, 5 months ago

Namibian, South African cheetahs fight at Kuno, one big cat injured

India Today  

A translocated African cheetah has sustained injuries in a fight with other cheetahs at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district, an official said on Tuesday. Agni, the injured cheetah, was undergoing treatment, and was stable and in good health, said divisional forest official P K Verma. Cheetahs Gaurav and Shaurya, translocated from Namibia, got into a fight …

Cheetahs to remain in Kuno National Park for time being, says Environment Minister
1 year, 6 months ago

Cheetahs to remain in Kuno National Park for time being, says Environment Minister

India Today  

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday said that the cheetahs residing in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park will continue to be there for the time being. He arrived in Kuno on June 6 to review Project Cheetah and said that at present, the cheetahs will not be shifted from Kuno to another place. "Only after getting a satisfactory result …

8 more cheetahs to be released in wild in KNP: Steering Committee chairman
1 year, 6 months ago

8 more cheetahs to be released in wild in KNP: Steering Committee chairman

Hindustan Times  

Eight more cheetahs would be released into the wild in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park in the next few weeks, said Cheetah Steering Committee chairperson Rajesh Gopal on Thursday. “KNP has enough space for 20 cheetahs, so out of 10 adult cheetahs who are in the enclosure, eight will be released in the wild soon,” said the head of the …

New committee formed to monitor cheetah project at Kuno amid recent deaths
1 year, 6 months ago

New committee formed to monitor cheetah project at Kuno amid recent deaths

Hindustan Times  

National Tiger Conservation Authority has constituted an 11-member Cheetah Project Steering Committee and appointed Rajesh Gopal, secretary general of Global Tiger Forum, as its chairman. The current cheetah count at the Kuno National Park is 18 The move comes following the death of six cheetahs, including three newborn cubs, within a period of two and half months at Kuno National …

New committee set up to oversee cheetah project
1 year, 6 months ago

New committee set up to oversee cheetah project

The Hindu  

Following the death of three cheetah cubs this week, the Centre on May 25 appointed a new steering committee, comprising national and international experts, to oversee the implementation of Project Cheetah. The committee’s mandate is to monitor the progress of the cheetah reintroduction programme and advise the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department and the National Tiger Conservation Authority; to decide on …

After death of 3 cheetahs at Kuno National Park, SC asks Centre to consider shifting them to Rajasthan
1 year, 7 months ago

After death of 3 cheetahs at Kuno National Park, SC asks Centre to consider shifting them to Rajasthan

India TV News  

New Delhi: Expressing serious concern over the recent deaths of three cheetahs at Kuno National Park of Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to rise above politics and consider shifting the big cats to Rajasthan. A bench of justices BR Gavai and Sanjay Karol noted that the deaths had occurred within two months of their translocation …

Third cheetah dies in Kuno Park as cats mark their turf
1 year, 7 months ago

Third cheetah dies in Kuno Park as cats mark their turf

The Hindu  

A third cheetah, a female called Daksha, at the Kuno National Park, in Madhya Pradesh, has died after it was injured by one of its number. The cheetah’s death comes a day after an expert committee, constituted by the National Tiger Conservation Authority -the national coordinators of Project Cheetah -recommended that five more cheetahs be released from the acclimatisation camps …

Another cheetah dies at Kuno National Park, third death in three months
1 year, 7 months ago

Another cheetah dies at Kuno National Park, third death in three months

India Today  

A female cheetah, Daksha, brought from South Africa and placed in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park, was killed in a fight with other cheetahs inside the park. Earlier today, the Union Environment Ministry said five cheetahs - three females and two males - will be released from the acclimatisation camps into the free-ranging conditions at the Kuno National Park before …

Five more cheetahs at Kuno Park to be released in the wild
1 year, 7 months ago

Five more cheetahs at Kuno Park to be released in the wild

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has decided to release five more cheetah from acclimatisation camps into free-roaming zones at the Kuno National Park before the onset of monsoon in June, the environment ministry said on Monday following an assessment by a team of experts from South Africa and India. The cheetahs will be allowed of move out of the national park and will …

Kuno To Release 5 More Cheetahs Into the Wild; Exact Cause of Uday’s Death Still Unclear
1 year, 7 months ago

Kuno To Release 5 More Cheetahs Into the Wild; Exact Cause of Uday’s Death Still Unclear

News 18  

After losing two cheetahs in a month, the Kuno National Park is now gearing up to release five big cats into free roaming conditions. The decision was taken following the recommendations of a team of experts who visited the national park following the death of a male cheetah Uday on April 23, just three months after he was translocated to …

India to release five more cheetah into Kuno National Park
1 year, 7 months ago

India to release five more cheetah into Kuno National Park

Live Mint  

The environment ministry has announced plans to release an additional five cheetahs into the wild at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh before the monsoon season begins, marking significant progress in the nation's ambitious cheetah reintroduction initiative. According to a ministry statement, the five cheetahs—three females and two males—have successfully completed the acclimatization process and are prepared for release into …

5 more cheetahs to be released into wild in MP's Kuno before monsoon
1 year, 7 months ago

5 more cheetahs to be released into wild in MP's Kuno before monsoon

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh: Five more cheetahs including two males and three females will be released from the acclimatisation camps into free-ranging conditions in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park before the onset of the monsoon in June, the Union Environment Ministry said on Monday. The Cheetahs will be allowed to go out of the Kuno National Park area and may not be …

Inadequate space for cheetahs in Kuno National Park, claims ex-WII official
1 year, 7 months ago

Inadequate space for cheetahs in Kuno National Park, claims ex-WII official

Hindustan Times  

The Kuno National Park of Madhya Pradesh has “inadequate space” for the cheetahs translocated from Africa, a former official of the Wildlife Institute of India has claimed after two felines died in less than a month. Yadvendradev Vikramsinh Jhala, the former dean of WII, told news agency PTI that the Kuno National Park has “inadequate space” for these animals but …

Oban is now Pavan, Siyaya is Jwala. Cheetahs from Namibia, South Africa renamed
1 year, 8 months ago

Oban is now Pavan, Siyaya is Jwala. Cheetahs from Namibia, South Africa renamed

Hindustan Times  

The cheetahs introduced in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park from South Africa and Namibia have been renamed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought suggestions from the public during his ‘Mann ki Baat’ programme in September last year. Kuno National Park received eight cheetahs from Namibia on September 17 last year, all of which were released into an enclosure by Prime …

MP: 12 cheetahs released in acclimatisation enclosure at Kuno National Park after 2-month quarantine
1 year, 8 months ago

MP: 12 cheetahs released in acclimatisation enclosure at Kuno National Park after 2-month quarantine

India TV News  

Twelve cheetahs brought from South Africa to India in February were released in the acclimatisation enclosure of the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Thursday. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests J S Chauhan said, the twelve cheetahs have been released in the acclimatisation enclosure, aka soft or pre-release enclosure, after a go-ahead from the Department of …

Search on for second home for cheetahs at MP’s Kuno park
1 year, 8 months ago

Search on for second home for cheetahs at MP’s Kuno park

Hindustan Times  

The Madhya Pradesh government has asked the National Tiger Conservation Authority to find a second home for the cheetahs because Kuno may not be able to accommodate more than 10 of the big cats, state forest department officials said. Explaining the issue, a senior MP forest department official who asked not to be named said, “The park which is spread …

Cheetahs exploring habitat, nothing to worry: Project Tiger head on straying incident in Madhya Pradesh
1 year, 8 months ago

Cheetahs exploring habitat, nothing to worry: Project Tiger head on straying incident in Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu  

Cheetahs released into the wild are exploring their habitat and it is a very good sign, a senior Environment Ministry official has said after a spotted feline strayed out of Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park recently. Forest officials in Madhya Pradesh have trained around 400 "cheetah mitras" from 51 villages. Under the ambitious Cheetah reintroduction programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Good news! Cheetah brought from Namibia gives birth to 4 cubs at Kuno National Park
1 year, 8 months ago

Good news! Cheetah brought from Namibia gives birth to 4 cubs at Kuno National Park

India TV News  

Cheetahs at Kuno National Park: One of the Cheetahs brought from Namibia has given birth to 4 cubs at Kuno National Park. Under the ambitious Cheetah reintroduction programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the first batch of eight spotted felines — five females and three males — from Namibia into a quarantine enclosure at Kuno in Madhya Pradesh on his …

One of eight cheetahs introduced at Kuno from Namibia dies of kidney ailment
1 year, 8 months ago

One of eight cheetahs introduced at Kuno from Namibia dies of kidney ailment

India Today  

Sasha, one of the eight cheetahs introduced in the Kuno National Park last year from Namibia, died on Monday. Sasha was three years old and was released at Kuno on September 17 last year as part of India’s cheetah reintroduction programme. The second batch of cheetahs landed at the air force station in Gwalior before they were taken to the …

2 male cheetahs released in free-ranging area in MP's Kuno National Park
1 year, 9 months ago

2 male cheetahs released in free-ranging area in MP's Kuno National Park

India Today  

Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park welcomed two new male coalition cheetahs identified as Elton and Freddie on Wednesday. Taking to Twitter, Kuno National Park posted, "Elton and Freddie, two male coalition Cheetahs have been released in the free-ranging area in Kuno today successfully at 6.30 pm. In September last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released eight cheetahs into Madhya Pradesh’s …

Two More Namibian Cheetahs Released into Wild at MP’s Kuno National Park
1 year, 9 months ago

Two More Namibian Cheetahs Released into Wild at MP’s Kuno National Park

News 18  

Two more Namibian cheetahs were on Wednesday released into the wild at the Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park here, where the felines were translocated from the African country in September 2022, a forest department official said. Elton and Freddie, popularly known as “Rockstars”, were successfully released into the free range area of the park from a large enclosure at around …

Two cheetahs released into wild at M.P.’s Kuno National Park
1 year, 9 months ago

Two cheetahs released into wild at M.P.’s Kuno National Park

The Hindu  

Two cheetahs— Oban and Asha— were released into the wild at the Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park on Saturday, almost six months after they were brought from Namibia, an official said. “Oban and Asha were among the eight cheetahs brought to KNP in September last year. “Remaining cheetahs from this batch of eight will be released in the wild in …

First two cheetahs released in wild in MP’s Kuno Park
1 year, 9 months ago

First two cheetahs released in wild in MP’s Kuno Park

Hindustan Times  

Two Namibian cheetahs, Oban and Aasha, were on Saturday successfully released into the wild at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park, nearly six months after they were brought to India, an official said. On September 17 last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the first batch of eight cheetahs from Namibia into a quarantine enclosure at Kuno National Park, as part …

Madhya Pradesh: Namibian cheetahs to be released into the wild in a month
1 year, 10 months ago

Madhya Pradesh: Namibian cheetahs to be released into the wild in a month

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Forest Minister Vijay Shah said that the Namibian cheetahs would be released into the wild during the next one month. The first set of Cheetahs brought from Namibia was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Kuno National Park here in September, when eight of the big cats were flown in to revive their population in …

PM Modi says boost to India’s wildlife diversity on cheetahs arriving at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh
1 year, 10 months ago

PM Modi says boost to India’s wildlife diversity on cheetahs arriving at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu  

India's wildlife diversity has received a boost with 12 cheetahs arriving in Madhya Pradesh from South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Feburary 19 said. The 12 cheetahs arrived on Saturday and were released into quarantine enclosures at the Kuno National Park in Sheopur district, five months after the first batch of eight of these fastest land animals were brought …

Boost to India\'s wildlife diversity: PM on 12 cheetahs arriving in Kuno National Park
1 year, 10 months ago

Boost to India\'s wildlife diversity: PM on 12 cheetahs arriving in Kuno National Park

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India's wildlife diversity has received a boost with 12 cheetahs arriving in Madhya Pradesh from South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said. The 12 cheetahs arrived on Saturday and were released into quarantine enclosures at the Kuno National Park in Sheopur district, five months after the first batch of eight of these fastest land animals were …

12 Cheetahs from South Africa Get New Home in Kuno. But Can India Reintroduce the Asian Big Cat?
1 year, 10 months ago

12 Cheetahs from South Africa Get New Home in Kuno. But Can India Reintroduce the Asian Big Cat?

News 18  

As twelve cheetahs flown from South Africa were released into the quarantine enclosures at the Kuno National Park in the Sheopur district on Saturday, experts have said that it would be impossible to reintroduce the Asiatic cheetahs in India. Vincent van der Merwe, a veterinarian who is closely involved in India’s ‘Project Cheetah’, explained that there were only about 30 …

12 cheetahs from South Africa find new home in M.P.’s Kuno National Park; animal count rises to 20
1 year, 10 months ago

12 cheetahs from South Africa find new home in M.P.’s Kuno National Park; animal count rises to 20

The Hindu  

Twelve cheetahs arrived in Madhya Pradesh from South Africa on Saturday and were released into the quarantine enclosures at the Kuno National Park in Sheopur district, five months after the first batch of eight of these fastest land animals were brought there from Namibia, another African nation. Experts said a delegation from South Africa had visited the KNP early September …

12 cheetahs from South Africa arrive at Kuno National Park
1 year, 10 months ago

12 cheetahs from South Africa arrive at Kuno National Park

Deccan Chronicle  

Sheopur : Indian Air Force helicopters carrying 12 cheetahs from South Africa landed at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district on Saturday. These felines were flown into Gwalior city of Madhya Pradesh from South Africa in an IAF plane around 10 am, from where they were shifted to the KNP. These animals had embarked on a journey …

12 more African Cheetahs released into quarantine enclosures at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh | DETAILS
1 year, 10 months ago

12 more African Cheetahs released into quarantine enclosures at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh | DETAILS

India TV News  

Cheetahs at Kuno National Park: The 12 cheetahs, including seven males and five females, from South Africa have been released into quarantine enclosures at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh today. Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the second batch of 12 Cheetah brought from South Africa, to their new home Kuno National Park. The Cheetah Project Chief of …

Kuno: 12 cheetahs to be flown in from South Africa on February 18
1 year, 10 months ago

Kuno: 12 cheetahs to be flown in from South Africa on February 18

India TV News  

Under the ambitious Cheetah reintroduction programme, twelve cheetahs will be flown in from South Africa on February 18, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had released the first batch of eight spotted felines — five females and three males — from Namibia into a quarantine enclosure at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh …

Decision on release of cheetahs in wild next week
1 year, 10 months ago

Decision on release of cheetahs in wild next week

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A decision to release the eight Namibian cheetahs in the wild in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh may be taken on February 14, a senior forest officer said on Thursday. The cheetah task force constituted to monitor the adaption of the eight Namibian cheetahs to their new habitat is going to meet on February 14 to take a …

India to get 12 cheetahs from South Africa every year, MoU inked
1 year, 10 months ago

India to get 12 cheetahs from South Africa every year, MoU inked

Hindustan Times  

India has inked a pact with South Africa to bring 12 cheetahs from the African country in February as part of its cheetah translocation project, an official statement said. The big cats will join eight cheetahs introduced in MP’s Kuno National Park from Namibia last year HT reported on January 26 that the two sides have inked a memorandum of …

Female cheetah brought from Namibia falls ill, suffers from kidney problem
1 year, 10 months ago

Female cheetah brought from Namibia falls ill, suffers from kidney problem

Deccan Chronicle  

SHEOPUR: Female cheetah Shasha, which is among the eight Cheetahs brought from Namibia, has fallen ill and reportedly suffers from kidney problem and dehydration, a forest official said on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released eight cheetahs, including three female cheetahs brought from Namibia at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district on the occasion of his birthday on …

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