India’s Cheetah Numbers Grow to 52 – Here’s How | Curiqo - Safe News, Fun Facts & Quizzes for Kids

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Key Points

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India’s cheetah population reached 52 individuals.

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32 cheetahs are Indian‑born offspring, indicating successful breeding.

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49 cheetahs reside in Kuno National Park; 3 are in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.

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Introduced cheetahs come from Namibia (8), South Africa (12) and Botswana (9).

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The program now focuses on ensuring second‑generation cheetahs thrive in the wild.

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The cheetahs were originally brought from Namibia, South Africa and Botswana, and many have successfully reproduced.

Most of the animals live in Kuno National Park, with a few in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, and the program is moving toward expanding to other sites.

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8 words

reintroduction

the process of placing animals back into an area where they once lived

offspring

the young that are born to parent animals

progeny

the children or descendants of an animal

sanctuary

a protected area where wildlife is safe from hunting or harm

consolidation

the stage where a program becomes stable and well‑established

ecological behaviour

natural actions animals show while living in their environment

monitor

to watch and check carefully over time

inter‑state

involving more than one state or region

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