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Madhya Pradesh Prepares for Cheetah Relocation to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary

Two cheetahs from Kuno National Park will be relocated to Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary on April 20, marking a key step in India's Cheetah Restoration Plan.

Two cheetahs from Kuno National Park, said to be the species' original home in the nation, would be relocated.
The eight cheetahs will be brought in from Botswana in 2 photos
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Overview

  • Madhya Pradesh's Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary has completed preparations, including a 6,400-hectare enclosure with solar fencing, adequate prey, and water resources, for the relocation of cheetahs.
  • Two cheetahs from Kuno National Park, which has exceeded its carrying capacity, will be moved to Gandhi Sagar on April 20, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav officiating the release.
  • The relocation plan was approved by the Cheetah Steering Committee and National Tiger Conservation Authority after a thorough assessment of the new sanctuary's readiness.
  • This initiative is part of a broader conservation effort, which also includes the release of six captive-bred vultures equipped with GPS trackers to monitor their adaptation to the wild.
  • The Gandhi Sagar site represents the culmination of 2.5 years of habitat preparation under the Cheetah Restoration Plan, addressing capacity challenges at Kuno.