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Five Cheetah Cubs Born in Kuno National Park Mark New Milestone for India
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News18•07-10-2026, 07:58
Five Cheetah Cubs Born in Kuno National Park Mark New Milestone for India
- •A 32-month-old cheetah named KJP21 has given birth to five healthy cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
- •The total number of cheetahs in India has now increased to 60, with 41 born on Indian soil.
- •The father of the cubs was brought from Botswana, successfully introducing the Botswana genetic lineage to India.
- •Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated forest officials, veterinarians, and the team associated with Project Cheetah for this historic success.
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With the birth of five healthy cubs by a 32-month-old cheetah named KJP21 at Kuno National Park, the total number of cheetahs in India has increased to 60, with 41 of them born on Indian soil.
The father of the five newborn cubs is a male cheetah that was brought to India from Botswana, which successfully introduces the Botswana genetic lineage to the country's growing cheetah population for the first time.
KJP21 is the third female cheetah born on Indian soil to successfully give birth to her own cubs within the country, marking a major milestone for India's ongoing cheetah conservation and reintroduction efforts.
