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Fourth Cheetah Cub Born at Kuno, India's Population Rises to 39

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the confirmed birth of a fourth cub to South African cheetah Gamini at Kuno National Park. All four cubs are reported to be healthy, marking a positive step in India's cheetah reintroduction program. This new arrival brings the total cheetah population in India to 39, with 28 of those being India-born cubs. The development underscores the progress of Project Cheetah, the ambitious initiative to restore the species that went extinct in India in 1952.

Key Points: Fourth Cub Born to Cheetah Gamini at Kuno National Park

  • Fourth cub born to cheetah Gamini
  • Total cheetahs in India now 39
  • 28 cubs born within India
  • Milestone for Project Cheetah reintroduction
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Kuno National Park finds fourth cub born to Cheetah Gamini, population rises to 39

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav announces the birth of a fourth healthy cub to cheetah Gamini, bringing India's total cheetah population to 39 under Project Cheetah.

"This development reflects the continued commitment to scientific management and conservation under Project Cheetah - Bhupender Yadav"

Bhopal, February 27

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday announced the birth of the fourth cub to South African cheetah Gamini at Kuno National Park, adding that its presence was confirmed during intensive monitoring by the field and veterinary teams.

Yadav highlighted that all four cubs are healthy and progressing well, describing the development as an important step in India's cheetah reintroduction journey.

"Kuno National Park is pleased to announce the birth of a fourth cub to female cheetah Gamini. The presence of the fourth cub was confirmed during intensive monitoring by the field and veterinary teams. All four cubs are presently healthy and doing fine. This development reflects the continued commitment to scientific management and conservation under Project Cheetah, and marks another positive step in India's cheetah reintroduction journey," the Union minister posted on X.

He further noted that with the addition of the new cub, the total number of cheetahs in India has now risen to 39, including 28 cubs born within the country.

"The number of cheetahs in India now stands at 39, including 28 India-born cubs," Yadav said.

On February 18, Yadav announced the birth of three cubs to South African cheetah Gamini at Kuno National Park.

"Another good news from Kuno! Kuno welcomes three new cubs - A roaring new chapter at Kuno on the occasion of completion of 3 years of arrival of cheetahs from South Africa. Celebrations echo through Kuno National Park as Gamini, the South African cheetah and second-time mother, has brought 3 new cubs into the world," the Minister then posted on X.

Meanwhile, 'Project Cheetah' is India's world-first intercontinental translocation project, launched on September 17, 2022. The project aimed to reintroduce the cheetah to India, which went extinct in the country in 1952.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Great progress, but we must ensure the long-term habitat and prey base is secured. The project is a proud moment for Indian conservation, but let's not celebrate too early. Sustainable management is key.
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Aman W
39 cheetahs with 28 born here! That's fantastic. Project Cheetah is showing the world what India can achieve in wildlife conservation. Hope to see them thriving and maybe even expanding to other parks soon.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows global conservation efforts, this is a remarkable success story. Intercontinental translocation is incredibly complex. Kudos to all the scientists and rangers on the ground in Madhya Pradesh.
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Vikram M
Bahut badhiya! After the initial setbacks and some cub deaths, this news is a much-needed positive boost. Gamini and her cubs are giving us hope. Hope the government continues to fund and support this project properly.
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Nisha Z
This makes me so happy. We are bringing back a part of our natural heritage that was lost. Can't wait to see documentaries on these cheetahs. The cubs must be adorable! ❤️

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