Madhya Pradesh wildlife
Historic Milestone: Indian-Born Cheetah Successfully Breeds at Kuno National Park, Boosting Conservation Hopes
Nov 20, 2025 08:46 pm CST
Indian-born cheetah Mukhi has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant breakthrough for India's cheetah reintroduction program. This historic event represents the first successful reproduction by an Indian-born cheetah since the species was reintroduced in 2022, demonstrating promising adaptation and raising hopes for establishing a self-sustaining cheetah population in India.
Historic Breakthrough: Indian-Born Cheetah Mukhi Delivers 5 Cubs at Kuno National Park
Nov 20, 2025 02:36 pm CST
In a landmark achievement for India's wildlife conservation efforts, Mukhi, the first Indian-born female cheetah, has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. This historic event marks a crucial milestone for Project Cheetah, demonstrating successful adaptation and breeding of the reintroduced species, bringing hope for establishing a self-sustaining cheetah population in India after decades of extinction.
Madhya Pradesh Expands Cheetah Conservation Efforts with New Sanctuary in Nauradehi
Oct 31, 2025 01:06 am CST
Madhya Pradesh is set to establish Nauradehi Sanctuary as its third cheetah habitat, following successful reintroductions at Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that cheetahs from Namibia will be relocated to this new conservation site, furthering India's efforts to reestablish the species that had disappeared from Asia. The state is also advancing other wildlife initiatives, including crocodile conservation and the upcoming establishment of the 61,407-hectare Omkareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Three Tigers Found Dead in Kanha Reserve: Evidence Points to Territorial Conflicts
Oct 03, 2025 03:24 pm CST
Three tigers, including an adult male and two female cubs, were found dead within 24 hours at Madhya Pradesh's Kanha Tiger Reserve. Post-mortem results revealed all deaths resulted from conflicts with other tigers. The adult male was identified as the popular "Balaghat Male Tiger," while the state continues to maintain India's largest tiger population with 785 big cats according to the 2022 census.