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Woman pets and kisses a cheetah in viral video, internet shocked
A woman cuddled and kissed a calm cheetah in a viral video, leaving viewers stunned.
Published on May 02, 2025 08:22 PM IST
Four of eight cheetahs to be brought to India from Botswana in May
NTCA officials informed that more than ₹112 crore has been spent on the cheetah project in the country so far.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 10:46 PM IST
PTI |
2 cheetahs to be relocated from MP's Kuno to Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
A 64-acre enclosure and renovated hospital are ready, alongside adequate water and prey sources.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 11:19 AM IST
ANI |
MP villager offers water to cheetahs in viral video, suspended from job
A viral video showing a forest department driver offering water to cheetahs in Madhya Pradesh sparked mixed reactions.
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 08:47 AM IST
Two Cheetah cubs born at Kuno, Madhya Pradesh CM calls it a ‘Jungle Book’ moment
CM Mohan Yadav announced the birth of two cheetah cubs at Kuno National Park, highlighting the state's commitment to wildlife conservation.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 03:34 PM IST
Cheetah Agni, spotted on Sheopur road in viral video, back in forest: Official
The two male cheetahs, Agni and Vayu, were released into the Palpur forest in Kuno National Park (KNP) on December 4, marking International Cheetah Day
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 04:29 PM IST
Cheetah sightings still awaited as Kuno National Park reopens following monsoon
Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh reopens after monsoon, but cheetahs remain in enclosures, delaying visitor access.
Published on Oct 06, 2024 07:24 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Sheopur
Centre turns to Reliance’s wildlife facility amidst cheetah deaths at Kuno
Eight adult cheetahs – three females and five males – have died since arriving from Namibia and South Africa to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 02:06 PM IST
PTI |
Only free-ranging cheetah found dead in MP’s Kuno; drowning suspected
The cheetah, named Pawan, was found lying near the edge of a swollen stream at around 10:30am on Tuesday
Published on Aug 28, 2024 11:29 AM IST
Namibian cheetahdies at Kuno due to ‘drowning’
The only free-ranging cheetah at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh has died, officials said on Tuesday, suspecting that the six-year-old cheetah, Pawan, drowned.
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Shruti Tomar, Bhopal
India considered new countries to source cheetahs to avoid adaptation challenges
Some imported cheetahs developed thick winter coats during the Indian summer and monsoon last year, anticipating the African winter (June to September).
Published on Aug 25, 2024 04:46 PM IST
PTI |
5 cheetah cubs enjoy rain with mom ‘Gamini’ at Kuno National Park
South African Cheetah 'Gamini' with her five cubs on Friday morning, enjoyed the rain at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh Sheopur.
Published on Jul 06, 2024 03:00 PM IST
ANI |
Why Big Cats matter for biodiversity and climate
By protecting big cats, we don’t just save these predators but also safeguard the intricate web of biodiversity within their ecosystems
Published on Jun 08, 2024 11:49 PM IST
Pakistani man pets cheetah in viral stunt gone wrong. Watch what the animal did
Pakistani YouTuber Nouman Hassan was slammed after a viral video showed him petting a cheetah.
Updated on May 17, 2024 06:29 PM IST
Iranian conservationists advocating for cheetahs released from jail
They were among more than 2,000 prisoners granted amnesty on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which celebrates the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Published on Apr 09, 2024 03:19 PM IST
AP |
Cheetah Jwala gives birth to three cubs in Kuno National Park
The Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh now has seven cubs and 13 adult cheetahs. A forest official said that Cheetah Pawan is the father of all the seen cubs
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 01:27 PM IST
Namibian cheetah ‘Jwala’ gives birth to three cubs in Kuno: Union minister
This comes just weeks after Namibian cheetah 'Aasha' gave birth to her cubs.
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 11:31 AM IST
Another cheetah dies at Kuno National Park
A seven-year-old Cheetah named ‘Shaurya’ was found in an unconscious state in a predator-free enclosure on Tuesday
Published on Jan 16, 2024 09:03 PM IST
‘Just cruelty, appalling’: Varun Gandhi reacts as govt plans to import cheetahs
BJP MP Varun Gandhi criticises government's plan to import cheetahs, emphasising the need to protect Indian species instead.
Updated on Sep 16, 2023 11:33 PM IST
No Cheetah died due to radio collars, next batch at two sites: Project head
Head of Project Cheetah dismisses speculation of radio collars causing death of cheetahs in Kuno National Park.
Published on Sep 15, 2023 09:51 AM IST
Cheetahs in India: A new book connects the dots
When the cheetah vanished, little was left of its story. Writer Divyabhanusinh unearths clues from art and lore, Ancient Egypt and Mughal India.
Updated on Sep 02, 2023 04:28 PM IST
Sukanya Datta
Read an exclusive excerpt from The Story of India’s Cheetahs
Divyabhanusinh’s book traces the cheetah’s journey in India. In this section of Chapter 5, he revisits early representations of the animal in British records.
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 02:45 PM IST
Divyabhanusinh
Number of Cheetah deaths not low: Supreme Court
So far, 6 adult Cheetahs have died since the translocation of the 20 big cats in two batches from Namibia and South Africa in September 2022 and February 2023.
Published on Aug 07, 2023 04:49 PM IST
On Cheetahs deaths in Kuno National Park, union minister's 'monsoon' explanation
A total of nine Cheetahs have died since the translocation of the 20 big cats in two batches from Namibia and South Africa.
Published on Aug 06, 2023 02:09 PM IST
10 arrested for hunting, land encroachment near Kuno National Park
Kuno National Park has been under spotlight ever since eight Namibian cheetahs – 5 female and 3 male – were released into enclosures there last September.
Published on Aug 05, 2023 06:23 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Another cheetah dies at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno
The exact cause of the death will be ascertained after the post-mortem [examination] report comes, said officials
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 12:40 AM IST
Shruti Tomar, Bhopal
MP: Female cheetah found dead at Kuno; ninth casualty in four months
The female cheetah translocated from Namibia might have died of “septicaemia due to skin abrasion”, but it will be confirmed after the post-mortem, said a forest official, who didn’t wish to be named
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 03:00 PM IST
Cheetahs died of natural causes, not due to Kuno’s unsuitability: Centre to SC
Eight cheetahs, five adults and three cubs, have died ever since KNP received 20 cheetahs – eight from Namibia and 12 from South Africa.
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 04:32 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
What's happening with the cheetahs?
Gaps in pre-project planning, different climate and politics between states hamper India’s biggest big cat translocation project
Published on Jul 26, 2023 06:24 PM IST
Cheetah died of infection caused by radio collar: Task force chief
Forest officials are not taking the deaths seriously by saying 50% deaths were expected as per the cheetah action plan, a wildlife expert
Updated on Jul 15, 2023 11:44 PM IST