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Namibian Cheetah 'Gaurav' Dies at Kuno National Park After Illness
- •Namibian cheetah 'Gaurav' died on Monday evening at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh while undergoing treatment.
- •The 10-year-old cheetah was rescued on September 12 after being found weak, dull, dehydrated, and with muscle wasting.
- •Despite immediate and continued treatment in a Quarantine Boma, Gaurav's condition deteriorated, leading to his death.
- •An underlying chronic condition was suspected, and the exact cause of death will be determined after a postmortem.
- •Kuno National Park now houses 51 cheetahs, including 36 Indian-born, contributing to India's total cheetah population of 55.
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Ten-year-old Namibian cheetah Gaurav died on Monday evening while undergoing treatment at Kuno National Park. He was rescued on September 12 after being found markedly weak with muscle wasting and severe dehydration, and preliminary clinical examinations suggested an underlying chronic condition. The exact cause of death will be confirmed following a postmortem examination and sample analysis.
Following Gaurav's death, Kuno National Park currently houses 51 cheetahs, which includes 36 animals born in India. With an additional four cheetahs located in the Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, the total population of cheetahs across India stands at 55.
Out of the 51 cheetahs total in Kuno National Park, sixteen animals are currently ranging freely in the wild.
