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Two Female Cheetahs Relocated from Kuno to Shahabad Forest in Baran, Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 05:17 PM
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Two female cheetahs, Okad‑1 and Okad‑2, have been moved from Kuno National Park to Shahabad forest in Baran district, Rajasthan. The forest department is monitoring them and has urged locals to keep a safe distance.
The Rajasthan Forest Department has transferred two adult female cheetahs, identified as Okad‑1 and Okad‑2, from Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh to the Shahabad forest area of Baran district. The relocation is part of a broader effort to re‑establish a viable cheetah population in suitable habitats across the state.
Officials say the cheetahs arrived safely on Tuesday and are now being closely observed by wildlife biologists to assess their adaptation to the new environment. The department has set up motion‑sensor cameras and regular patrols to track their movements and health.
Authorities have issued an advisory to residents and farmers living near the forest, requesting that they maintain a respectful distance and avoid any direct contact with the animals. The move underscores Rajasthan's commitment to wildlife conservation and the ongoing national program to re‑introduce cheetahs into the Indian subcontinent.
The relocation follows similar transfers earlier this year, aiming to create a network of protected zones where the endangered species can thrive without human‑wildlife conflict.
Officials say the cheetahs arrived safely on Tuesday and are now being closely observed by wildlife biologists to assess their adaptation to the new environment. The department has set up motion‑sensor cameras and regular patrols to track their movements and health.
Authorities have issued an advisory to residents and farmers living near the forest, requesting that they maintain a respectful distance and avoid any direct contact with the animals. The move underscores Rajasthan's commitment to wildlife conservation and the ongoing national program to re‑introduce cheetahs into the Indian subcontinent.
The relocation follows similar transfers earlier this year, aiming to create a network of protected zones where the endangered species can thrive without human‑wildlife conflict.