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Namibian Cheetah Gaurav Dies in Kuno National Park During Treatment
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 03:36 AM
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Namibian cheetah Gaurav, found ill inside the forest at Kuno National Park, died during treatment. India's cheetah population now stands at 55.
A Namibian cheetah named Gaurav has died at Kuno National Park while undergoing medical treatment. The animal was discovered in an unwell condition inside the forest area before being taken in for care.
Officials had initiated treatment after Gaurav was found ill, but the cheetah could not survive despite medical intervention. The exact cause of illness has not been disclosed in the available information.
Following Gaurav's death, the total number of cheetahs in India has come down to 55. The development marks another setback in the ongoing cheetah reintroduction programme at Kuno.
Officials had initiated treatment after Gaurav was found ill, but the cheetah could not survive despite medical intervention. The exact cause of illness has not been disclosed in the available information.
Following Gaurav's death, the total number of cheetahs in India has come down to 55. The development marks another setback in the ongoing cheetah reintroduction programme at Kuno.