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Two cheetahs released in Sagar's Veerangana Durgavati Reserve, MP's third cheetah habitat
✍️ Amar Ujala · Sagar
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 05:36 PM
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Two cheetahs captured from Kuno were released today in the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Sagar, marking Madhya Pradesh’s third dedicated cheetah habitat.
The wildlife department released two cheetahs that had been translocated from Kuno into the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve near Sagar. The animals were set free in a specially prepared enclosure as part of the state’s ongoing cheetah re‑introduction programme.
This release creates the third dedicated cheetah habitat in Madhya Pradesh, joining the earlier sites that already host the big cat. Conservation officials said the new reserve will expand the breeding and monitoring network for the species, which was declared extinct in the wild in India several decades ago.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav used the occasion to highlight broader wildlife initiatives, noting a 123% rise in vulture numbers under recent conservation measures. He also announced plans to develop rural tourism and promote homestays around the reserve to generate local income while protecting the ecosystem.
Officials indicated that the cheetahs will be closely tracked using GPS collars and that additional support infrastructure, including anti‑poaching patrols, will be strengthened to ensure the long‑term success of the programme.
This release creates the third dedicated cheetah habitat in Madhya Pradesh, joining the earlier sites that already host the big cat. Conservation officials said the new reserve will expand the breeding and monitoring network for the species, which was declared extinct in the wild in India several decades ago.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav used the occasion to highlight broader wildlife initiatives, noting a 123% rise in vulture numbers under recent conservation measures. He also announced plans to develop rural tourism and promote homestays around the reserve to generate local income while protecting the ecosystem.
Officials indicated that the cheetahs will be closely tracked using GPS collars and that additional support infrastructure, including anti‑poaching patrols, will be strengthened to ensure the long‑term success of the programme.