In a momentous occasion for wildlife conservation, Kuno National Park welcomed the birth of Six South African cheetah cubs on Indian soil. The mother, a five-year-old cheetah named Gamini, arrived at Kuno from Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in South Africa last year as part of Project Cheetah.
This historic event brings the total number of Indian-born cheetah cubs to 13 and marks the fourth successful litter since the project’s inception. The news was met with jubilation by wildlife officials, veterinarians, and field staff whose tireless efforts created a stress-free environment for the cheetahs, facilitating successful mating and birthing.
“Gamini’s legacy leaps forward: Introducing her adorable cubs!,” IFS officer Uttam Kumar Sharma wrote on social Media platform X.
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— Uttam Kumar Sharma (@Uttam_K_Sharma) March 10, 2024
“Kuno welcomes birth of first FIVE South African Cubs on Indian Soil”
"Running wild with joy: Gamini's cubs start their journey in the heart of India."
Female cheetah Gamini, age about 5 years, brought from Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, S Africa, has given birth to 5 cubs today..
The total cheetah population in Kuno National Park now stands at 26, marking a positive step towards reintroducing cheetahs to India after their extinction in the country over 70 years ago.
Gamini's legacy leaps forward!
— Bhupender Yadav (मोदी का परिवार) (@byadavbjp) March 18, 2024
There is no end to joy: It is not five, but six cubs!
A week after the news of five cubs born to Gamini, it is now confirmed that Gamini, the South African cheetah mother, has given birth to six cubs, a record of sorts for a first-time mother.… pic.twitter.com/03ocLegBu0
