These twelve cheetahs from South Africa, will join eight others from Namibia at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, after being stuck in quarantine for over six months.
The concerned South African & Indian ministries have 'approved' an MoU. It is awaiting signature of the African President. Cheetahs are now in quarantine, experts concerned about fitness.
Eight conservationists from 5 countries write in journal Nature Ecology & Evolution that 'unscientific approach will lead to human-cheetah conflict, death of cheetahs or both'.
Set to be released from quarantine on 17 October, officials say 'biggest concerns' are snaring and bush hunting. India also readying itself to receive 12 South African cheetahs
Ramesh releases a copy of letter to show that the UPA government was behind the cheetah reintroduction plan. Modi had hit out at Congress for not making constructive efforts.
Forest staff, specialists will be on lookout for illness and whether or not cheetahs approach food. The wild cats have to
adapt to new environment & learn ways of their new prey.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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