Cheetahs from Kuno National Park moving to Rajasthan, showing natural territorial behavior
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) reported that two cheetahs from Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh have moved to Rajasthan, demonstrating natural territorial behavior. This movement is part of the Project Cheetah, which aims to reintroduce cheetahs into India after their extinction. The cheetahs are being tracked via satellite and radio-collars. While some have moved to Rajasthan, others remain in Kuno or have been relocated within Madhya Pradesh. Botswana is set to send more cheetahs to India under the program, which began in September 2022, with 29 adult cheetahs already translocated from Africa since 2022.
Key Points
- Cheetahs translocated to Kuno National Park are exhibiting natural territorial behavior by moving to neighboring states like Rajasthan.
- The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is tracking these cheetahs using satellite and radio-collar technology.
- Project Cheetah aims to reintroduce cheetahs into India, with animals sourced from South Africa and Botswana.
- The movement of cheetahs across state boundaries highlights the need for inter-state cooperation in wildlife management.
Exam Facts
- Cheetahs are moving from Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh to Rajasthan.
- The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is the body overseeing Project Cheetah.
- Project Cheetah began in September 2022.
- 29 adult cheetahs have been translocated from Africa since 2022.
- Botswana will send more cheetahs to India.
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