Cheetah Reintroduction in India

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Experts liked Mukandra's grassland, Kota can get 4 Cheetahs 

Along with the Kuno of MP, the possibilities of settling cheetah in Mukandra are also strong. If permission is obtained from the central and state government, then 3-4 cheetahs can be settled here this year. According to the Wildlife Institute of India, 12 cheetahs will come to the country from Africa this year. Expert of South Africa and Cheetah of India Dr. Experts along with Wilson have visited the 82 hectare enclosure of Mukandra Tiger Reserve. 

It is being told that he has considered the grassland here suitable for cheetah. At the same time, WWI scientists have described Mukandra's enclosure as better for Cheetah. In this, it has been said to settle cheetah and tigers in the outside area. Here two wildlife can live together. According to experts, the enclosure area is not as favorable for tigers as it is for cheetahs. 


This is a grassland area, which is a good habitat for cheetahs. Whereas tigers can easily live in the area outside the enclosure. Senior Scientist at Wildlife Institute of India Prof. YV Jhala said that in the meeting of the Wildlife Board recently, there was a discussion about translocating cheetah in Mukandra. He told that Chief Minister Ashok Gehlet has also taken the matter seriously. But, it is necessary to study the tiger and cheetah living together. 

The lack of Pre-Base may again come in the way 

. YV Jhala told that setting up of cheetah in Rajasthan will be a great achievement. This will strengthen tourism along with employment. Along with this, conservation of extinct wild species will be available from India. He told that the areas of Bhainsargarh and Chittorgarh are also considered good for cheetah. But, it is not appropriate to shift the cheetah right now. Right now there is a lack of pre-base. Also there is other work to be done. But, Mukandra's enclosure is better.  


A total of 12 cheetahs will come to India this year. Experts from South Africa who are leading India's Cheetah project have visited Mukandra. They are very happy to see this area. If the permission of the State and Central Government is obtained, then this year three to four cheetahs can be shifted to Mukandra. -  

Pvt. YV Jhala, Senior Scientist, Wildlife Institute of India Dehradun. 

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