New Delhi, March 9: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, announced on Monday that the Namibian cheetah ‘Jwala’ has successfully given birth to five cubs in Kuno National Park. This marks Jwala’s third successful motherhood.
In a post on the social media platform X, the minister stated that with this birth, the number of healthy cubs born in India has increased to 33, symbolizing the tenth successful breeding of cheetahs on Indian soil and marking another significant achievement in India’s cheetah conservation journey.
The Union Minister described this moment as a source of immense pride for ‘Project Cheetah’, highlighting the dedication, skill, and commitment of veterinarians, field staff, and all those involved in the project who tirelessly work on the ground. He also noted that with the arrival of these cubs, the total number of cheetahs in India has now reached 53.
Describing this as a historic and heartwarming moment for wildlife conservation, the minister expressed hope that ‘Jwala’ and her cubs will thrive and elevate India’s cheetah saga to new heights. He stated, “A historic and touching moment for wildlife conservation. May Jwala and her cubs grow strong and further the story of cheetahs in India.”
Recently, South African cheetah ‘Gamini’ also became a mother for the second time, giving birth to four cubs. Additionally, on February 28, the Union Minister released nine cheetahs, six females and three males, received from Botswana into quarantine enclosures at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. These cheetahs are currently undergoing adaptation and health monitoring before being gradually released into larger forest areas.
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