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India's cheetah population hits 52 as Project Cheetah marks four years

32 cubs born domestically, animals expanding into open forests as restoration programme advances.

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What to know

  • India's cheetah population has grown to 52 animals—32 born domestically—four years after reintroduction began in September 2022.
  • Cheetahs sourced from Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana are now dispersed across Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, with 17 animals living in open forest areas.
  • Next phase focuses on habitat expansion and establishing a sustainable long-term metapopulation across multiple regions.

“The next phase of the cheetah restoration programme involves expanding suitable habitat for cheetahs and establishing a comprehensive, long term cheetah meta population in India.”

Project Cheetah officials, Programme officials · The Hindu ↗

Narendra ModiNarendra Modi Prime Minister of IndiaProject Cheetah officials Programme administrators

India's cheetah population hits 52 as Project Cheetah marks four years
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    Project Cheetah reaches 52 animals with 32 cubs born in India

    As Project Cheetah completes four years, India's cheetah population has risen to 52, including 32 cubs born in the country. Of the total, 49 cheetahs are in Kuno National Park and three in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, both in Madhya Pradesh. Officials highlighted breeding success, cub survival, and expansion into open forest as key achievements.

    “The team faced many challenges in the first year of cheetah reintroduction. During this time, they gained experience in cheetah behaviour, health, and management adapted to Indian conditions.”
    — Project Cheetah official
    1. 4 outlets Cheetah Population in India Rises to 52, Project Cheetah

      first by Vajiram & Ravi, 7d ago · also Telegraph India, News On AIR, The Hindu

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    Nine cheetahs brought from Botswana — Nine cheetahs were imported from Botswana, further diversifying the international genetic base for India's cheetah restoration programme.

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    Cheetahs released into open forest areas — In the third year of the programme, cheetahs were released into open forest areas and monitored 24 hours a day across an interstate landscape spanning 12 districts, gradually adapting to new environments.

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    Twelve cheetahs imported from South Africa — Officials imported 12 cheetahs from South Africa, with eight surviving and producing 10 cubs born in India, reaching a surviving population of 18 from this cohort.

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    PM Modi releases eight cheetahs from Namibia at Kuno National Park — Prime Minister Narendra Modi released eight wild cheetahs from Namibia into special enclosures at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, marking the launch of Project Cheetah.