NEW DELHI: The African cheetahs delivered to India as a part of the world’s first intercontinental translocation of huge cats will likely be launched again into the wild within the Kuno Nationwide Park in Madhya Pradesh in a phased method beginning October-end.
Launch from their enclosures into the wild will occur with a combo of 1 every of female and male cheetah as releasing solely male cheetahs may result in conflicts as a result of overcrowding close to the fenced enclosures as they seek for mates.
Officers within the setting ministry Monday mentioned the Agni-Vayu coalition will likely be launched first in Palpur East vary, whereas Prabhash-Pavak coalition will likely be launched in a distinct space. “All 12 surviving grownup cheetahs (a bunch of two every) will likely be launched in a phased method,” mentioned an official. They mentioned Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary, which will likely be second residence of cheetahs in India, is able to welcome a brand new batch. tnn
