Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Cheetah Jwala Rescued After Straying 100km Into Rajasthan
A cheetah named Jwala went on a long walk from her home in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh and ended up in Rajasthan.
Officials found her in a village and brought her back home.
They had to make her sleepy with a dart because there were many people watching.
She was then safely moved back to her home in Kuno National Park.
This event highlights the new corridor designed for cheetahs to move between different areas.
Cheetah Jwala strayed from Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh to Rajasthan.
Jwala traveled approximately 100 km into Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district.
She was found in Kareera Kalan village and rescued after being darted.
Jwala was handled by officials due to the presence of onlookers.
The cheetah was safely returned to Kuno National Park.
- Who
- Cheetah Jwala and the rescue team, including officials from Kuno National Park and the Rajasthan Forest Department.
- What
- Cheetah Jwala was rescued and returned to Kuno National Park after straying into Rajasthan.
- When
- August 12, 2025
- Where
- Kareera Kalan village, Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, and Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The cheetah strayed from its habitat.
- Cheetah Name
- Jwala
- Origin
- Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh
- Stray Location
- Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan
- Rescue Location
- Kareera Kalan village, Rajasthan
- Actions
- Darted and transported back to Kuno
- Corridor
- MP-Rajasthan, 17,000 sq km
Sources
MP: Female Cheetah Jwala Ventures out of Kuno, Rescued in Ranthambore National Park of Rajasthan
Homecoming! Cheetah Jwala Tranquilized And Safely Returned To MP’s Kuno National Park From Ranthambore Sanctuary--VIDEO
Kuno cheetah crosses to Rajasthan, brought home