1. Why is Mukhi’s litter significant for Project Cheetah?
Mukhi is the first cheetah born in India to reproduce, proving that the species can adapt, survive, and now breed across generations in Indian habitats.
2. How many cubs were born at Kuno National Park?
Mukhi has delivered five cubs, an unusually large litter for cheetahs and a strong boost for genetic diversity within the project.
3. Who is Mukhi and why is her story important?
Mukhi was the lone survivor of a four-cub litter born in 2023. Hand-reared after injury and abandonment, she grew into a successful hunter—now a first-time mother, symbolising resilience and recovery.
4. How many cheetahs currently live at Kuno?
Kuno National Park now hosts a mix of adult cheetahs translocated from Namibia and South Africa, along with more than two dozen cubs born in India.
5. What does this development mean for India’s long-term cheetah plan?
Second-generation births indicate that cheetahs are starting to establish themselves. It boosts confidence in building a stable, self-sustaining population across multiple habitats in India.