Mukhi, an India-born cheetah at Kuno National Park, reaches adulthood on Monday, marking a historic milestone for India’s reintroduction effort. Her survival, despite the deaths of siblings, highlights the program’s growing success, with Kuno’s cub survival rate reported above 61%. Officials now plan to expand the gene pool, aiming to prove cheetahs can thrive and reproduce in Indian conditions.
Five cheetahs were spotted crossing a road near Pagara Dam in Morena district, turning a routine morning walk into a surprise wildlife encounter. Forest officials said the animals began in Kuno National Park, moved via Kailaras, and reached the Jaura area. Residents have been asked to remain vigilant as monitoring continues.
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In Kuno National Park, a solar-powered water lift system is now vital for cheetah cubs coping with extreme heat. It draws water from the Kuno River and sends it through an 8.6 km pipeline to multiple locations, helping mothers and cubs stay hydrated when natural conditions are harsh.
Nabha, an 8-year-old Namibian cheetah at Kuno National Park, died after suffering severe injuries during a hunting attempt inside her enclosure. Veterinarians treated her for a week, but fractures to her left ulna and fibula were fatal. Kuno’s cheetah population now stands at 26, with officials saying the remaining cheetahs are healthy and adapting well.
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