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5 more Cheetahs released at Kuno National Park

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In a latest development, five adult cheetahs—comprising two female cheetahs and three 13-month-old cubs—were released into the wild at Kuno National Park (KNP), Madhya Pradesh. This is the first time that cheetah cubs have been released into the wild in India as part of the project.

About Project Cheetah

India’s ambitious Project Cheetah is aimed at reintroducing cheetahs into the country after an absence of 70 years.
The cheetah had become extinct in India by the 1950s.
The project was launched to restore the species and boost conservation efforts, with Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh selected as the key site for this initiative.
Progress:
- 2022: The first batch of 8 cheetahs was translocated from Namibia to Kuno National Park, marking the start of Project Cheetah.
- 2023: A second batch of 12 cheetahs was brought from South Africa to Kuno.
- 2024: Two cheetah cubs were born, increasing the population at Kuno to 26.
- February 2025: Five adult cheetahs, including cubs, were released into the wild, marking a milestone for the project.
Now, the total number of cheetahs at Kuno National Park is 26—comprising 14 cubs and 12 adults.

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About Cheetah:

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is one of the oldest of the big cat species, with ancestors that can be traced back more than five million years to the Miocene era.
The cheetah is also the world’s fastest land mammal.
It is listed as vulnerable in IUCN red listed species.
The country’s last spotted feline died in Chhattisgarh in 1947. Later, the cheetah — which is the fastest land animal — was declared extinct in India in 1952.
The Asiatic cheetah is classified as a “critically endangered” species by the IUCN Red List, and is believed to survive only in Iran.

Kuno National Park

Kuno National Park is located in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh, covering an area of 748.76 square kilometers.
The park is bisected by the Kuno River, a major tributary of the Chambal River, which flows through the entire length of the park.
Wildlife: Leopard, Jackal, and Chinkara (Indian gazelle).
Kuno has the potential to support populations of all four of India’s big cats: tiger, leopard, Asiatic lion, and cheetah.

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