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Three of PM Modi's Eight Cheetahs Still Alive in MP's Kuno National Park
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 01:15 PM
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In Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park, only three of the eight cheetahs introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi remain alive, according to recent reports. The park’s conservation efforts, led by the animals Hope and Jwala, have helped sustain the dwindling population.
The eight cheetahs released in 2019 at Kuno National Park as part of a wildlife conservation initiative have seen a sharp decline in numbers. Recent data shows that only three of the original eight are still alive, a stark reminder of the challenges facing the species in India.
The cheetahs, named Hope and Jwala, have been focal points of the park’s breeding program. Their survival has been attributed to improved habitat management and targeted veterinary care.
Conservationists say that the remaining cheetahs are under constant monitoring to ensure their health and to prevent further losses. Efforts to expand the population through additional releases and habitat protection are underway.
The decline has prompted a review of the park’s management strategies, with experts calling for increased funding and community involvement to safeguard the remaining animals.
While the numbers are low, the survival of the three cheetahs offers a glimmer of hope for the future of the species in the region.
The cheetahs, named Hope and Jwala, have been focal points of the park’s breeding program. Their survival has been attributed to improved habitat management and targeted veterinary care.
Conservationists say that the remaining cheetahs are under constant monitoring to ensure their health and to prevent further losses. Efforts to expand the population through additional releases and habitat protection are underway.
The decline has prompted a review of the park’s management strategies, with experts calling for increased funding and community involvement to safeguard the remaining animals.
While the numbers are low, the survival of the three cheetahs offers a glimmer of hope for the future of the species in the region.