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Cheetah cub dies of pellet injuries in Indian national park in first suspected shooting since reintroduction

Indian authorities say they have taken ‘serious note’ of incident as killing alarms wildlife conservation community

The Independent UK · 10h ago

Indian-born cheetah gives birth to 5 cubs in MP's Kuno; marks beginning of Botswana lineage

Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is experiencing a significant increase in its cheetah population. A female cheetah born in India has successfully given birth to five cubs. This marks the birth of the Botswana lineage in India, adding diversity to the cheetah genetics. Project Cheetah's team has been acknowledged…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Project Cheetah: Concerns emerge over RTI Act 'violations', 'irregularities' in tranquillisation

Wildlife activist Ajay Dubey has raised concerns regarding Project Cheetah's implementation. He cited violations of the RTI Act and irregularities in cheetah tranquillisation processes. Dubey highlighted issues with information access and administrative expenditure within the project. He also pointed out the illegal dual role of an official as PIO and…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

One more cheetah dies at Kuno, taking the total toll to six

This is the sixth death reported among the 20 cheetahs brought in from Namibia and South Africa at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Explained| How are cheetahs faring in India?

Project Cheetah faces uncertain future as experts recommend medical review of all animals; 11 cheetahs in wild, 4 in enclosures; 5 translocated animals, 3 cubs died; chafing from radio-collar, parasites, heat & malnourishment possible causes; mortality rate of 10% in wild; 2nd reserve & rehab centre planned.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

‘Things not going well’: plan to return cheetahs to India under fire after six die within months

Project to reintroduce big cat to the wild set back by loss of adults and cubs at reserve

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023

Project Cheetah to do wonders for Rajasthan tourism, hope experts

Experts feel if the translocation of cheetahs is successful, it will develop a new circuit in the region surrounding Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2022

Pathological liar vs slave: No-holds-barred brawl between BJP, Congress over cheetahs

NEW DELHI: The scramble to take the credit for reintroducing cheetahs in India and the skirmish over the ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra between the BJP and the Congress have only intensified in the recent days. The war of words promises to get more shrill in the coming days.

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2022

What does cheetah reintroduction mean for Kuno National Park?

It was seven decades ago when this cat species was declared extinct in India. The Asiatic cheetah, more than 70 years ago, went extinct in India, mostly due to poaching. Now, in a very exciting turn of events, eight African cheetahs were brought to India today from Namibia as a…

The Times of India · Sep 17, 2022

PM Modi to release cheetahs brought from Namibia in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park

The introduction of cheetah in India is being done under Project Cheetah, which is the world's first inter-continental large wild carnivore translocation project

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2022