Calling it a moment of great pride for Project Cheetah, the minister added that the achievement reflects the dedicated efforts, skill and commitment of veterinarians, field staff, and all those working tirelessly on the ground.
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Confirming the news about Namibian cheetah Jwala — a successful third-time mother — giving birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday, said in a post on social media that the number of thriving Indian-born cubs had risen to 33, marking the 10th successful cheetah litter on Indian soil.
Calling it a moment of great pride for Project Cheetah, the minister added that the achievement reflects the dedicated efforts, skill and commitment of veterinarians, field staff, and all those working tirelessly on the ground. With the arrival of these cubs, the total cheetah population in India has reached 53, he added, describing it as a historic and heart-warming moment for wildlife conservation.
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The Minister also expressed hope that Jwala and her cubs would grow strong and carry India’s cheetah conservation story to even greater heights.
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Recently, Gamini, a South African cheetah, became a mother for the second time, giving birth to four cubs. In February, Yadav released nine cheetahs — six females and three males — received from Botswana into quarantine enclosures at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. The big cats are currently undergoing an acclimatisation and health-monitoring phase before their gradual release into larger habitats.
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