Five cubs born to Namibian cheetah at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park; population rises to 35
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Why in news
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the birth of five cubs to a Namibian cheetah named Aasha, increasing the total cheetah population in India to 35.
Background
The cheetah reintroduction project was launched in September 2022 at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. The current population of 35 consists of 24 cubs born in India and 11 adults translocated from African countries.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal cheetah population in India as of February 2026: 35
- FactNumber of cheetahs translocated from African countries: 11
- PlaceKuno National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh
- FactCheetahs became extinct in India in 1952
For Mains
Q. Examine the ecological and conservation challenges associated with the reintroduction of cheetahs into the Indian landscape.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Habitat suitability: Balancing prey density and grassland requirements in Kuno National Park
- Genetic diversity: Risks of inbreeding in a small founder population of translocated cheetahs
- Human-wildlife conflict: Managing potential encounters in fringe areas of the national park
Keywords: Ex-situ conservation · Translocation · Biodiversity restoration · Habitat management · Species reintroduction
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