Cheetahs from Namibia set to reach in Sept: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav
- August 20, 2022
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Cheetahs from Namibia set to reach in Sept: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav
Subject : Environment
Section: Biodiversity
Context:Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has confirmed that the translocation of African cheetahs to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is expected to culminate in September.
Details:
Eight cheetahs are expected from Namibia and Indian government is trying for another 12 from South Africa.
Why South Africa?
The cheetah population in South African had started dwindling two decades ago, before the conservation programme was launched that increased their number to 500. Now, South Africa is running out of space for cheetahs.Thus the translocation project is useful for both Indian and South Africa