Tragedy Strikes Kuno National Park: Cheetah Cub Found Dead

One of the six cheetah cubs born to South African cheetah Gamini at Kuno National Park was found dead. Veterinarians discovered the lifeless cub near its mother during a routine inspection. A post-mortem will determine the cause of death. Kuno now houses 26 cheetahs, including 13 cubs born in India.

A tragic incident unfolded at Kuno National Park in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh, as one of the six cheetah cubs born to South African cheetah, Gamini, was found dead on Tuesday, according to an official statement.

The deceased cub was discovered by a team of veterinarians around 4 pm, lying still next to its mother, while the remaining siblings played nearby, the release mentioned.

The cause of death will be ascertained following a post-mortem examination. Notably, Kuno National Park now houses 26 cheetahs, including 13 cubs born locally. The park's Cheetah Reintroduction project had earlier introduced groups from Namibia and South Africa.

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