Female cheetah Gamini gives birth to five cubs in Kuno National Park

Female cheetah Gamini, brought from South Africa, has given birth to five cubs in Kuno National Park on Sunday. Gamini is about five years of age. This takes the tally of the Indian-born cubs to 13. The Minister said in a social media post that this is the first litter of cheetahs brought from South Africa.

 

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav congratulated everyone, especially the team of forest officers, veterinarians, and field staff who have ensured a stress-free environment for cheetahs, which has led to



successful mating and birth of the cubs. The total number of cheetahs, including cubs in Kuno National Park, is twenty-six.

 

Under the ambitious cheetah reintroduction project, eight Namibian cheetahs, comprising five females and three males, were released into enclosures at KNP on September 17, 2022.

 

In February 2023, another 12 cheetahs were brought to the park from South Africa. Gamini is part of the group brought from South Africa.