Madhya Pradesh: Tragically, the exhaustion and effects of harsh weather claimed the lives of two more cheetah cubs in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park on Thursday. As a result, three of the four freshly born cheetah cubs have lost their lives in the past two days.
A two-month-old cub, tragically passed away on Tuesday due to “immense weakness,” according to authorities. ‘Jwala’, a female cheetah, had given birth to four cubs in Kuno National Park back in March.
Officials said in a press release that the fourth cub was transferred to a hospital located in Palpur. Officials have been actively collaborating with experts from Namibia and South Africa, seeking their valuable insights and guidance for further treatment.
Earlier, three cheetahs had lost their lives in the national park, in a tragic series of events. Sasha, a female cheetah, died on March 27 due to kidney disease, while Uday died on April 23 from cardio-pulmonary failure. Another female cheetah named Daksha died on May 9, continuing the tragic cycle of events.
While expressing concern over the deaths of cheetahs, the Supreme Court stated last week, “Three deaths in less than two months is a matter of serious concern. There are opinions from experts and articles in the media. It appears that Kuno is not sufficient for so many cheetahs.”
The court further added, saying, “There is too much concentration of cheetahs in one place. Why don’t you look for a suitable place in Rajasthan? Merely because Rajasthan is ruled by an opposition party does not mean you will not consider it.”
Eight cheetahs from Namibia—five females and three males—were placed into specially constructed cages on the grounds of Kuno National Park (KNP) on September 17 of the previous year. Twelve more cheetahs from South Africa arrived at KNP in February this year.