Cheetahs on the Move: Prabhash and Pavak Embrace New Sanctuary

Two South African cheetahs, Prabhash and Pavak, have been relocated from Kuno National Park to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary. This move follows ongoing efforts by Indian officials, notably spurred by Prime Minister Modi, to restore cheetah populations in Asia, particularly in Madhya Pradesh. The translocation continues a historic international conservation project.

Two cheetahs from South Africa, Prabhash and Pavak, have been successfully translocated to a new habitat. They left Kuno National Park and were released at Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

The six-year-old cheetahs began their journey at Waterberg Biosphere Reserve in South Africa, moving to Kuno National Park in February 2023. They then traveled by road to their new sanctuary, which lies between Neemuch and Mandsaur districts.

In a statement, CM Yadav emphasized the success of efforts led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reintroduce cheetahs in Asia since 2022. Currently, the reintroduction program includes 24 cheetahs in India, two of which now call Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary home.

(With inputs from agencies.)