PM Modi Releasing Cheetahs

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PM Modi Releases 8 Cheetahs In Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park

Cheetahs have officially been reintroduced in India, with PM Modi releasing the eight imported cheetahs into the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on September 17, on the occasion of PM Modi’s birthday. Cheetahs were declared extinct in India in 1952, but has not been imported from Africa’s Namibia, as part of Indian government’s “Project Cheetah”. Reportedly, the cheetahs were transported to Gwalior in a cargo aircraft.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 - 02:00 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: PM Modi, Cheetah, Namibia, Madhya Pradesh, Kuno National Park

Courtesy: ANI

Cheetah

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8 Cheetahs To Be Imported To Kuno National Park From Africa: Madhya Pradesh

Cheetah, which has been extinct in India for almost 50 years, is expected to make a comeback to India on September 17. Reportedly, eight cheetahs including five males and three females will be reintroduced in India. PM Modi will inaugurate the ceremony scheduled at Kuno National Park. The cheetahs are reportedly being brought in using a chartered cargo plane. Further details are awaited. 

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 - 08:33 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Cheetah, Madhya Pradesh, Kuno National Park, PM Modi, Africa

Courtesy: ANI

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India Oil To Contribute Rs 50.22 Crore Over 5 Years For Relocation Of Cheetahs To India

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited has announced to contribute Rs 50.22 crore over a period of five years, for the relocation of cheetahs from Africa to India. The cheetahs will be relocated from Namibia and South Africa to the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Under the said reintroduction of cheetahs project, 15-20 cheetahs will be transported to Kuno National Park. 

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 - 08:09 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Cheetah, Kuno National Park, Indian Oil, Madhya Pradesh, Africa

Courtesy: ANI

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India & Namibia Sign MoU; Likely To Reintroduce Cheetahs After 7 Decades

India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Namibia, seeking to reintroduce cheetahs into the country after seven decades. By August 15, Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park is likely to receive the first tranche of cheetahs. A draft agreement has been signed for the trade of 12 cheetahs, and the final one is likely to be signed soon. Reportedly, India is trying to get the cheetahs before 75th Independence Day.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 - 04:36 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Cheetah, Namibia, Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, Wild Life

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

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African Cheetahs To Be Translocated To MP's Kuno-Palpur National Park

Kuno-Palpur National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh will welcome its new inhabitants, African cheetahs, who will arrive mostly by next month as part of an intercontinental translocation initiative. The world's fastest land animal was proclaimed extinct in India in 1952. KNP has developed measures to house 12 to 15 cheetahs, including females, and has set aside a five-square-kilometer area with eight compartments for temporarily sheltering the… read-more

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 - 02:00 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Cheetah, India, Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh, Kuno-Palpur National Park

Courtesy: Free Press Journal

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Cheetah Found Dead On Road In West Bengal's Jalpaiguri; Officials Suggest 'Roadkill'

In West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, a cheetah was found dead in the morning on April 8. Officials suspect that the cheetah could have been hit by a vehicle. Repeatedly, the carcass was spotted on a road near Totapora tea garden, by morning walkers. The carcass as per witnesses, had deep injuries to the head, indicating a possible 'road kill'. Also, the body has been sent for post mortem.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 - 08:45 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Cheetah, Roadkill, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, Hit and Run

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India To Receive 8 Cheetah's From South Africa

Extinct in India since 50+ years, the world’s fastest animal Cheetah is all set to sprawl in Indian forests. Reportedly, eight Cheetah’s including three females will be brought from South Africa in November. The Wildlife Institute of India's Yadvendradev Jhala said, "Finally we have the resources and the habitat to reintroduce the cat.” Likely to be translocated in MPs Kuno National Park, this will be World’s first inter-continental large… read-more

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 - 07:10 PM / by Anvitha Shetty

Tags: Cheetah, India, South Africa, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

Courtesy: Yahoo News

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Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park To Receive 8 African Cheetahs

As a part of India’s first inter-country big cat relocation project, eight African Cheetahs will be shifted to Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park. Reportedly, five male and three female cheetahs will be translocated from the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) of South Africa to Kuno. The proposal for the translocation was first raised by India in the year 2010. Interestingly, this will also be the read-more

Sat, 22 May 2021 - 01:46 PM / by Santosh Tibeli

Tags: India, South Africa, Cheetah, Wildlife , Madhya Pradesh

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

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India To Receive Cheetahs, Declared Locally Extinct In 1952, From Africa

In a world’s first inter-continental large carnivore's relocation, India will receive the first batch of cheetah from Africa by 2021 end. Declared extinct in India in 1952, the cheetahs will be relocated to six different locations in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The relocation plan, germinated in 2009, was granted approval by the Supreme Court in 2020. Reportedly, two teams from Namibia and South Africa will visit India to guide the forest… read-more

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 - 11:17 AM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Cheetah, Big Cats, environment, Africa, South Africa, Namibia