At present, India has 27 cheetahs, including 11 translocated from South Africa and Namibia in two batches, and 16 born in India. The flagship Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh remains the core hub, covering 748 sq km of inviolate habitat within a larger 3,500 sq km cheetah-compatible land
"The operation began at dawn in Kuno National Park, where the veterinary team, field staff, and senior officials of the Forest Department meticulously supervised every stage of the translocation. Dheera, calm yet alert inside her transport crate, undertook a 7-hour journey in a specially
An eight-year-old Namibian female cheetah, Nabha, died at Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district on Saturday, following injuries sustained approximately a week ago, according to an official release.
The cheetah was reportedly injured during a possible
"They are happy and have adapted well in their new home. They have grown in numbers as well. Clearly, they are enjoying their time in India," said PM Modi.
"Welcome new guests to Kuno... It is a matter of great pleasure that the population of cheetahs is continuously increasing in Kuno National Park," the CM posted on X on Sunday (April 27).
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said that the state government has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court to build a safari in the Chambal region, which will also provide employment to people.
"Based on those facts, the Union Minister and officials reviewed the project and approved a new place for the Cheetah project, Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary to shift Cheetahs there as well. I express my gratitude to him. We will make arrangements and introduce a few Cheetahs at Gandhi Saga
"The work of the Cheetah Restoration Plan has been going on in the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary for the last 2.5 years. The work is almost in its final stage, and our preparations are almost complete. We have a 64-acre enclosure. We have also renovated the hospital. Two cheetahs will be b
The Cheetahs released into the open Wild on February 21, came out of the park boundary for the first time on Saturday evening. Later, they were spotted around Veerpur tehsil on Sunday evening. During this, the Cheetah also attempted hunting a calf, but the villagers present on the spot we
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav shared the information through a post on his X handle, stating it as another proud moment for the state tourism. He also highlighted that now a total of 17 cheetahs are roaming in the open wild in the Kuno park.
"I request all district Collectors, Chairman of the District Panchayat, Mayor and local public representatives to install drinking water stations and shaded areas in their respective wards in the coming days. I will soon hold a meeting with all district Collectors on this. We all should save