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Namibian Cheetah Cub Dies in Madhya Pradesh Kuno National Park
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News18•12-10-2026, 20:15
Namibian Cheetah Cub Dies in Madhya Pradesh Kuno National Park
- •One of the five cubs born to Namibian cheetah Aasha was found dead in Kuno National Park on Monday.
- •The eight-month-old cub was discovered following an extensive search after forest officials noticed Aasha with only four cubs during morning monitoring.
- •The exact cause of death remains unclear and will be determined after the postmortem report is released.
- •Kuno National Park currently houses 53 cheetahs, including 40 born in India, with 15 ranging freely in the wild.
- •The total cheetah population in India is now 59 across Kuno National Park, Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, and Veerangana Devi Tiger Reserve.
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The exact cause of death for the cheetah cub, which was born to Namibian cheetah Aasha, remains unclear and will be determined after the postmortem report is available.
The total cheetah population in India stands at 59, with 53 located in Kuno National Park, four in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, and two in Veerangana Devi Tiger Reserve.
Out of the 53 cheetahs currently residing in Kuno National Park, 15 are ranging freely in the wild.
