Ninth cheetah found dead in Kuno National Park, conservation efforts under scrutiny
Bhopal, August 02: In a tragic turn of events, another cheetah has been found dead at Kuno National Park this morning, marking the ninth big cat death within a span of approximately five months. The deceased cheetah, identified as Dhatri (Tiblisi), was a female, and authorities at the park are currently conducting a post-mortem to determine the cause of her untimely demise.
The alarming death toll at the national park in Madhya Pradesh now includes a total of nine cheetahs, among which three were cubs. Notably, in September of the previous year, the park had witnessed the reintroduction of 20 adult cheetahs, brought in from Namibia and South Africa, as part of conservation efforts. Since their reintroduction, four cubs had been born at the park, offering a glimmer of hope for the cheetah population.
Tragically, last month, two male cheetahs also succumbed to unfortunate fates. Tejas, one of the male cheetahs, passed away on July 11, while Suraj's lifeless body was discovered on July 14. The autopsy performed on Tejas revealed that he had been unable to recover from a "traumatic shock," which had resulted from a violent encounter with a female cheetah.
The repeated loss of cheetahs in the park has raised concerns among wildlife conservationists and authorities. The post-mortem examination of Dhatri's body is expected to provide crucial insights into the potential threats and challenges faced by the cheetah population in the region.
Efforts to protect and preserve the remaining cheetahs in Kuno National Park have intensified, with authorities closely monitoring the situation. Wildlife experts and park officials are working together to understand the circumstances behind these distressing deaths and implement measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the endangered cheetahs in their natural habitat.
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- With inputs from agencies
