India’s Cheetah Population Rises to 52 Four Years After Reintroduction

India's cheetah population has risen to 52, exactly four years after the world's first intercontinental translocation of large wild carnivores brought them from Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana.

Milestone of 32 Native Cubs: According to the status review titled “Four Years of Cheetahs in India,” a total of 32 cubs have been born within the country since the inception of the reintroduction programme.

Current Distribution: Out of the 52 cheetahs, 49 are currently housed in Kuno National Park (Madhya Pradesh) and three are located in the Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.

Diverse International Origins: The thriving population comprises surviving cheetahs and their offspring originating from Namibia and South Africa, alongside newly introduced specimens from Botswana.

Namibian and South African Progeny: From the initial batch of Namibian cheetahs introduced on September 17, 2022, the surviving population along with their Indian-born offspring stands at 25.

Consolidation Phase: Project officials noted that the successful establishment of breeding females and the survival of second-generation cubs mark a vital transition into a robust consolidation phase.

Kuno National Park: Located in the Sheopur and Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh, chosen as the primary site for the cheetah reintroduction project.

Project Cheetah: Launched on September 17, 2022, marking the world's first intercontinental wild-to-wild translocation of cheetahs.

Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary: A protected wildlife sanctuary situated on the northern boundary of the Mandsaur and Neemuch districts of Madhya Pradesh, along the Chambal River.

Q: What is India's total cheetah population after four years of the reintroduction project?

A: 52

Q: How many cheetah cubs have been born in India since the launch of the project?

A: 32

Q: How many cheetahs are currently housed in Kuno National Park?

A: 49