Nine cheetahs brought from Botswana and released at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh have finished over 20 days of quarantine. The senior Indian Forest Service officer overseeing the project confirmed that all the cheetahs are in good health and will soon be moved to a larger enclosure within the park. The cheetahs have met the required health standards after their quarantine period.
Preparations were made for the new cheetah arrivals, with additional space created in the form of a 265-hectare soft release area. The quarantine facilities were also upgraded to ensure the cheetahs’ well-being, including provisions for water and shade. Kuno National Park now boasts cheetahs from Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana, along with cubs born in India as part of the ‘Project Cheetah’.
The introduction of cheetahs from three different countries has led to a diverse genetic mix at Kuno National Park. The total cheetah population in Madhya Pradesh has risen to 53, with 38 cubs born in India. Most of these cheetahs are now located at Kuno National Park, except for three at the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary.
