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Key Points

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Action plan aims for 30+ bustards and 200‑500 km² of connected habitat.

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11 km² of grassland cleared of the invasive plant Prosopis juliflora.

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15 km² enclosure with 30 km of predator‑proof fencing installed.

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Successful “jump‑start” used a healthy egg to replace a bad one, and the chick survived three months in the wild.

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Five‑year national grassland assessment will guide future restoration.

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Cheetah population grew from 29 founders to 52 individuals, with 49 cubs born in India.

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Future cheetah release sites include Banni Grassland in Gujarat and Nauradehi Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.

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Summary

Efforts include fixing grasslands, building safe fences, and using healthy eggs to raise new birds.

A national study will map and improve grasslands across the country.

Cheetah numbers have risen to 52, and new areas are being prepared for them.

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New Words to Learn

4 words
Founder
an original animal used to start a new population
Cub
a baby animal, especially a big cat
Assessment
a careful study to understand something
Ecosystem
all the plants, animals, and non‑living things that live together in an area
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