Kuno: On International Cheetah Day, a significant milestone was reached in India’s cheetah reintroduction project. Two male cheetahs, Agni and Vayu, were released into the wild at Kuno National Park. This momentous occasion marks a crucial step in the efforts to restore the cheetah population in India, which was declared extinct nearly seven decades ago.
Kuno National Park
Kuno National Park’s famous big cats Agni and Vayu were released into the free range Parond forest area on the occasion of International Cheetah Day (on Wednesday).
Release of the two Cheetahs was executed in the presence of senior forest officers. The planning to release them was ongoing for the last several days.
A GPS tracking system has been attached to both Agni and Vayu and a dedicated monitoring team is following their movement. Sources said that in the coming time, some more cheetahs can be released into the wild.
The release of Agni and Vayu was meticulously planned and executed by senior forest officers. Both cheetahs were fitted with GPS tracking collars to enable continuous monitoring of their movements and behavior. A dedicated team of experts will closely observe their adaptation to the wild environment.
The successful release of these two cheetahs paves the way for the potential release of more cheetahs in the future. This ambitious project aims to establish a viable cheetah population in India and contribute to the conservation of this iconic species.
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