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India’s Cheetah Population Reaches Sixty After Five Cubs Born

A 32‑month‑old Indian‑born female cheetah, identified as KJP21, gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park.

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Key Points

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Five cheetah cubs were born to a mother named KJP21.

India’s wild cheetah count is now sixty.

A Botswana male cheetah provided new genetic diversity.

Project Cheetah aims to create a sustainable cheetah population in India.

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The birth brings the total number of cheetahs in India to sixty, including forty‑one born in the country.

The cubs’ father is a male cheetah from Botswana, introducing a new genetic lineage to the population.

Officials highlighted the success of Project Cheetah and the teamwork of veterinarians and park staff.

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genetic

relating to the DNA that parents pass to their children

lineage

the line of ancestors or family background

sustainable

able to continue for a long time without harming the environment

veterinarians

doctors who take care of animals

reintroduction

bringing a species back to an area where it used to live

milestone

a very important event that shows big progress

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