Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Cheetah cub dies after release in Kuno National Park
A cheetah cub in India's Kuno National Park died just one day after it was released into the wild.
The cub was one of two that were released along with their mother, Veera, on International Cheetah Day.
The cub got separated from its mother and sibling and was found dead the next afternoon.
The cause of death is not yet known, as the post mortem examination did not find any external injury marks.
The remaining cub and its mother are safe and in good health.
There are now 28 cheetahs in the park, including 8 adults and 20 cubs.
The park officials are preparing to receive 8 more cheetahs from Botswana in January.
A cheetah cub died a day after being released into the wild at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.
The cub was one of two released with its mother, Veera, on International Cheetah Day.
The cub got separated from its mother and sibling and was found dead the next afternoon.
The post mortem examination found no external injury marks, and the cause of death is awaiting confirmation.
The remaining cub and its mother, Veera, are together and in stable condition, with 28 cheetahs now in the park.
- Who
- A 10-month-old cheetah cub in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh
- What
- The cheetah cub died a day after being released into the wild
- When
- On Friday, a day after International Cheetah Day
- Where
- Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- The cause of death is yet to be confirmed by the autopsy report, with no external injury marks found
Conservation Efforts
Animal Welfare Concerns
Release into the Wild
Conservation Efforts
The release of cheetahs into the wild is a crucial step for conservation efforts and reintroduction programs.
Animal Welfare Concerns
Critics argue that releasing young cubs into the wild poses significant risks to their survival and well-being.
- Location
- Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Date of Release
- International Cheetah Day (Thursday)
- Cheetahs Released
- Female cheetah Veera and her two cubs
- Cub's Age
- Around 10 months
- Current Cheetah Population in Kuno
- 28 (8 adults, 20 cubs)
- Status of Veera and Remaining Cub
- Together and in stable condition
- Post Mortem Examination
- Conducted on Saturday, no external injury marks found
- Future Cheetah Transfers
- 8 cheetahs from Botswana expected in January
Sources
Cheetah cub found dead a day after release at Kuno National Park - Telegraph India
Cheetah cub dies a day after release into the wild at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park
MP News: With No External Injury Mark, Cheetah Cub Death Still A Mystery
Cheetah cub dies after being hit by unidentified vehicle in Gwalior
