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Cheetah from MP's Kuno Sanctuary Crosses Chambal, Enters Rajasthan's Karauli
✍️ First India
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 07:36 PM
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A cheetah translocated to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh has crossed the Chambal River and entered the Karauli district in Rajasthan, marking a significant movement for the reintroduced species.
A cheetah that was part of the Indian government's reintroduction program in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, has been spotted crossing the Chambal River. The animal has since entered the territory of Karauli district in neighboring Rajasthan.
This movement highlights the expansive range of the cheetahs released in the Kuno-Bharatpur landscape. Wildlife officials are monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of the animal and to track its further movements within the ecosystem.
The Kuno National Park serves as the primary habitat for the cheetahs translocated from South Africa. The crossing of the river indicates that the animals are utilizing the broader geographical area beyond the immediate park boundaries.
Authorities in both states are coordinating to manage the presence of the big cat in the Karauli region, ensuring minimal disturbance to local wildlife and human settlements.
This movement highlights the expansive range of the cheetahs released in the Kuno-Bharatpur landscape. Wildlife officials are monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of the animal and to track its further movements within the ecosystem.
The Kuno National Park serves as the primary habitat for the cheetahs translocated from South Africa. The crossing of the river indicates that the animals are utilizing the broader geographical area beyond the immediate park boundaries.
Authorities in both states are coordinating to manage the presence of the big cat in the Karauli region, ensuring minimal disturbance to local wildlife and human settlements.