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GOVERNMENT’S MOVE TOWARDS CHEETAH CONSERVATION
On February 18, twelve South African cheetahs were introduced to Kuno National Park, India. The transfer of the cheetahs was part of a conservation project aimed at establishing a sustainable cheetah population in India. The first batch of eight cheetahs was released in September 2022. After completing a quarantine period in bomas, they have been adapting well to their new surrounding by establishing their empire and hunting to survive. Ten quarantine enclosures have been built for their welcome to accommodate the newly arrived cheetahs at the Kuno National Park
The MoU was signed for relocating Cheetahs between India and South Africa in January 2023. The agreement entails the transfer of 12 cheetahs initially, with the subsequent shifting of 10-12 cheetahs annually until a sustainable cheetah population is established in India. The transfer of the cheetahs from South Africa was performed by a military C17 aircraft and was accompanied by a team of South African and Indian veterinarians and wildlife experts.
The successful transfer of the cheetahs is an essential step towards the conservation of the species, which is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The cheetah is the fastest land animal and has suffered significant population declines due to habitat loss, hunting, and other human-related activities. The cheetah translocation project in India is expected to boost the cheetah population in the country and contribute to the conservation of the species.
The cheetahs’ adaptation to their new environment is a hopeful event that the conservation project will be successful. The robust prey base in Kuno National Park, which includes chital, provides an ideal habitat for the African cheetah. The cheetah translocation project is a collaborative effort between the Wildlife Institute of India, the National Tiger Conservation Authority, and the University of Pretoria’s veterinary wildlife specialist. The successful transfer of the South African cheetahs marks a significant milestone in the conservation of the species, and it is hoped that the project will lead to the establishment of a sustainable cheetah population in India.
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