Nine cheetahs from Botswana boost India’s big-cat revival drive at KunoNine cheetahs from Botswana have arrived safely at Kuno National Park. This brings India's cheetah population to 48. The arrival is a signi...
28 Feb, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Eight more cheetahs from Africa to arrive at MP’s Kuno National Park on SaturdayEight more cheetahs are arriving from Africa to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday morning. These big cats will be released i...
27 Feb, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
New batch of cheetahs from Botswana expected to arrive around February-end: Environment ministerIndia is set to welcome more cheetahs from Botswana by month-end, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav announced. He emphasized a comprehensive p...
07 Feb, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
India, Botswana announce Cheetah translocation pact; Prez Murmu says 'will take good care of them'The two heads of state will preside over an event where five of the eight captured Cheetahs will be released into a quarantine facility at ...
13 Nov, 2025, 02.20 PM IST
India, Botswana announce Cheetah translocation pact; Prez Murmu says we will take good care of themIndia and Botswana have formalized plans to translocate eight cheetahs from Botswana to India as part of Project Cheetah. President Droupad...
12 Nov, 2025, 08.07 PM IST
Another batch of 8 cheetahs from Africa to arrive in India soon; SA team visits MP habitatsEight cheetahs have been captured in Botswana for translocation to India as part of the ongoing reintroduction program. These animals will ...
08 Nov, 2025, 12.43 PM IST
India to launch big Africa outreach in NovemberIn a significant diplomatic move, India is enhancing its connections with Africa. President Droupadi Murmu is set to embark on groundbreaki...
07 Nov, 2025, 06.45 AM IST
India-Botswana talks to import eight more cheetahs in final stages: MP forest officialIndia and Botswana are in final talks to import eight more cheetahs. A Madhya Pradesh forest official confirmed these discussions. Arrival ...
29 Sep, 2025, 07.15 PM IST
First India-born cheetah set to reach adulthood in Kuno National ParkMukhi, a cheetah cub born in India, will reach adulthood on Monday. This marks a project milestone. India now has 27 cheetahs, 16 born loca...
28 Sep, 2025, 03.40 PM IST
Fresh batch of cheetahs likely by December, cub survival rate better than global average: OfficialsIndia is in talks with African nations, including Botswana and Namibia, to import another 8-10 cheetahs by December, building on the succes...
25 Sep, 2025, 11.42 AM IST
Cheetahs Prabhash and Pavak get new home in MP's Gandhi Sagar SanctuaryMadhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav relocated two South African cheetahs, Prabhash and Pavak, to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary from Kuno Nat...
20 Apr, 2025, 07.02 PM IST
Eight cheetahs to be brought to India from Botswana; first four to arrive in MayIndia is set to receive eight cheetahs from Botswana in two phases, with the first four expected by May 2025. The cheetah relocation projec...
18 Apr, 2025, 09.50 PM IST
12 cheetahs to be flown in from South Africa on February 18: Env minister Bhupender YadavAccording to the 'Action Plan for Reintroduction of Cheetah in India' prepared by the Wildlife Institute of India, around 12-14 wild cheeta...
16 Feb, 2023, 09.25 PM IST
Introduction of wild cheetahs to Indian reserves involves risks and opportunities: Top South African expertA majority of the world's 7,000 cheetahs live in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. Namibia has the world's largest population of cheetahs...
07 Aug, 2022, 01.53 PM IST
Introduction of wild cheetahs to Indian reserves involves risks and opportunities, says S. African expertLast month, India and Namibia signed a pact for the reintroduction of cheetahs, declared extinct in the country in 1952. According to offic...
07 Aug, 2022, 01.47 PM IST
India kicks off military drill with 17 African countriesIndia may not have China’s economic wherewithal but is trying to leverage its long-standing ties and military expertise with African nation...
19 Mar, 2019, 10.56 AM IST
Cheetahs should be listed as 'endangered': ScientistsA comprehensive assessment of cheetah populations prompted the researchers to support the call for uplisting of cheetahs from "vulnerable" ...
13 Dec, 2017, 04.39 PM IST