10 months ago
Madhya Pradesh Prepares Nauradehi as Third Cheetah Home Amidst Tiger Coexistence Challenge
Imagine India is trying to bring back cheetahs, which are super fast cats.
They already have places called Kuno and Gandhi Sagar for them.
Now, they are making a third place ready in a big forest called Nauradehi.
The tricky part is that this forest already has about 25 tigers living there!
Usually, when cheetahs were brought before, the forest didn't have big predators like tigers.
This time, the cheetahs will have to share their home with tigers and other animals like wolves and panthers.
Officials are working hard to make sure there's enough food, like deer and antelope, for all the animals.
They are also building special homes for the cheetahs and moving some villages out of the way.
This new place is also special because it connects to other big tiger forests, helping animals travel.
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh is being prepared as the third home for cheetahs in India.
Unlike previous cheetah reintroduction sites, Nauradehi already has an established population of 25 tigers and other predators like wolves and panthers.
Wildlife officials believe the sanctuary has excellent potential due to its prey base and grassland quality, despite being a previously neglected area.
Significant infrastructure development is underway, including cheetah enclosures, veterinary units, and staff quarters, with funding from the central government.
Nauradehi serves as a crucial wildlife corridor, potentially connecting Panna and Satpura Tiger Reserves, which could aid in wider cheetah population expansion.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh wildlife officials and National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
- What
- Preparing Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary to become the third home for cheetahs in India, while managing the existing population of 25 tigers and other predators.
- Where
- Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- When
- Cheetahs are expected to arrive next year. Tigers were introduced in 2018.
- Why
- To establish a new stronghold for cheetahs, with Nauradehi selected for its potential prey base, grassland quality, and strategic location as a corridor for other tiger reserves.
Key facts
- Sanctuary Size
- 2,339 sq km
- Additional Buffer Zone
- 925 sq km
- Core Zone Size
- 1,414 sq km
- Current Tiger Population
- 25 (introduced in 2018)
- Estimated Ungulate Density
- 15.83 animals per sq km
- Relocation Cost
- 80 crore for approximately 800 families
- Funding Received for Infrastructure
- 5.2 crore




