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Botswana cheetahs freed in Kuno as quarantine ends and India cheetah count hits 57

India
Published on 11 May 2026
Botswana cheetahs freed in Kuno as quarantine ends and India cheetah count hits 57

Quarantine is over for two new Kuno residents

Two cheetahs from Botswana were released into Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park after completing their quarantine under Project Cheetah. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav oversaw the move, which is designed to strengthen wildlife conservation and boost the reintroduction of cheetahs in India. With this release, India’s total cheetah population has risen to 57.

  • Two Botswana cheetahs were released into Kuno after quarantine
  • MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav led the event for Project Cheetah
  • The move supports cheetah reintroduction and conservation in India
  • India’s cheetah population now stands at 57
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