Cheetahs moving from Kuno to Rajasthan show ‘natural territorial behaviour’: NTCA
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Why in news
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) confirmed that cheetahs KP2 and KP3 moving from Kuno National Park to Rajasthan exhibit natural territorial behavior
Background
Two cheetahs (KP2 and KP3) from Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, were observed traveling to Baran, Rajasthan. The NTCA stated these movements support the strategic rationale for a proposed 17,000 sq. km Kuno–Gandhi Sagar inter-State wildlife corridor spanning seven Rajasthan and eight Madhya Pradesh districts.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNTCA: National Tiger Conservation Authority is the body monitoring the cheetah movements.
- FactKuno–Gandhi Sagar wildlife corridor: Proposed to span 17,000 sq. km.
- FactCorridor Scope: Spans seven districts in Rajasthan and eight districts in Madhya Pradesh.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of inter-state wildlife corridors in ensuring the long-term survival of large carnivores in fragmented habitats like India's.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Habitat fragmentation: Limited range of isolated parks restricts genetic diversity and prey availability
- Inter-state coordination: Jurisdictional hurdles in managing wildlife corridors across state boundaries
- Human-wildlife conflict: Potential for increased encounters in corridor districts during migration
Keywords: Wildlife Corridor · Habitat Fragmentation · In-situ Conservation · Territorial Behavior · Inter-state Cooperation
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