Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park has launched a multi-species conservation plan, now hosting a tiger from Ranthambore alongside its existing cheetah and leopard populations, expanding its conservation efforts.

Two radio-collared cheetahs have been tracked moving from Kuno National Park to Baran in Rajasthan, a movement described by the NTCA as 'natural territorial behaviour' under Project Cheetah.

Eight cheetahs from Africa are set to arrive at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India, marking the third batch of these big cats introduced to the park as part of a reintroduction program.

Eight cheetahs from Botswana are scheduled to arrive at Kuno National Park in India on February 28, marking the third African nation to contribute to Project Cheetah, following previous arrivals from Namibia and South Africa.

India's Project Cheetah has received a significant boost as Namibian female cheetah Jwala gave birth to five healthy cubs at Kuno National Park, bringing the total cheetah count in India to 53.

India's ambitious cheetah reintroduction effort has entered a new phase with the arrival of nine cheetahs from Botswana, six females and three males, at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park.

The third batch of cheetahs from Africa arrived on IAF aircraft as part of a four-year population revival plan, the official said

In a post on X, Environmental Minister Bhupender Yadav said this marks an important milestone in India’s cheetah conservation journey

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Yadav released gharials and turtles at Kuno National Park, which also saw the release of nine cheetahs airlifted from Botswana, bringing their total number to 48.

A political controversy has erupted in India over the significant expenditure on feeding cheetahs at Kuno National Park, with reports revealing that nearly Rs 35,000 is spent daily on goat meat for the big cats.