Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the birth of a fourth cub to South African cheetah Gamini at Kuno National Park, raising India's total cheetah count to 39, including 28 India-born cubs, marking a success for Project Cheetah.
Six female and three male cheetahs from Botswana have been transported to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh using Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopters, with Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav overseeing their release into quarantine.
India's Kuno National Park welcomes eight cheetahs from Botswana, marking the third African translocation. The total population now reaches 46, advancing Project Cheetah's conservation goals.
Gamini, a South African cheetah at Kuno National Park, gave birth to three cubs, following Aasha's recent litter. Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav aims for 50 cheetahs by year-end, with officials highlighting the program's consolidation phase.