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.
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.
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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.
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