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A former Delhi Police constable has been apprehended for his alleged involvement in an interstate leopard poaching ring, with authorities also investigating potential links to a wildlife conservation NGO.
A rare Caracal, often referred to as the "ghost of the grasslands," has been sighted in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park during a camera-trap survey, marking its first appearance in the area in decades.
Four cheetah cubs born in the wild at India's Kuno National Park have been found dead. Authorities are investigating, with a leopard attack suspected as the cause of death.
Gamini, a cheetah born at Kuno National Park and raised in the wild, has given birth, making her the second Indian-born cheetah to do so and marking a significant milestone for the conservation project.
India's Project Cheetah has received a significant boost as Namibian female cheetah Jwala gave birth to five healthy cubs at Kuno National Park, bringing the total cheetah count in India to 53.
India's ambitious cheetah reintroduction effort has entered a new phase with the arrival of nine cheetahs from Botswana, six females and three males, at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park.
The third batch of cheetahs from Africa arrived on IAF aircraft as part of a four-year population revival plan, the official said
A new report indicates that goats and cattle constitute half of the cheetahs' prey in Kuno National Park, with chital making up 42% of their diet.
Five to six cheetahs from Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh are expected to be relocated to Gujarat's Banni grasslands in Kutch, pending approval from the NTCA.
Two female cheetahs were released into the wild in Kuno National Park, with the Chief Minister stating that Madhya Pradesh is now recognized as a "Cheetah State."
The Kuno National Park's cheetah reintroduction programme in India has overcome significant hurdles, including injuries and amputations, to establish a thriving population.
In a post on X, Environmental Minister Bhupender Yadav said this marks an important milestone in India’s cheetah conservation journey
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Yadav released gharials and turtles at Kuno National Park, which also saw the release of nine cheetahs airlifted from Botswana, bringing their total number to 48.
A political controversy has erupted in India over the significant expenditure on feeding cheetahs at Kuno National Park, with reports revealing that nearly Rs 35,000 is spent daily on goat meat for the big cats.
One of India's rarest wild cats has been sighted in Kuno National Park, sparking interest in its ecological significance. The sighting highlights ongoing conservation efforts in the region.
Four cheetah cubs, born approximately a month ago to India's first native-born cheetah, have been found dead at Kuno National Park. This incident marks a setback for the country's cheetah reintroduction program.
Cheetah KGP-2, born in India, has given birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park, increasing the park's cheetah population. The park is now home to 54 cheetahs, with three others roaming freely in a nearby sanctuary.
Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park has launched a multi-species conservation plan, now hosting a tiger from Ranthambore alongside its existing cheetah and leopard populations, expanding its conservation efforts.
Two radio-collared cheetahs have been tracked moving from Kuno National Park to Baran in Rajasthan, a movement described by the NTCA as 'natural territorial behaviour' under Project Cheetah.
Eight cheetahs from Africa are set to arrive at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India, marking the third batch of these big cats introduced to the park as part of a reintroduction program.
Eight cheetahs from Botswana are scheduled to arrive at Kuno National Park in India on February 28, marking the third African nation to contribute to Project Cheetah, following previous arrivals from Namibia and South Africa.