Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Cheetah Death in Kuno: Officials Call Attack Natural, Greens Concerned
A cheetah was killed by a leopard in Kuno National Park.
Park officials say this is a natural occurrence, similar to what happens in South Africa, where the cheetahs came from.
Wildlife enthusiasts are worried.
There were around 90 leopards in the park, who are natural competitors of the cheetahs.
The officials don't see this as a problem, but others are concerned.
Now Kuno has 25 cheetahs remaining.
Another cheetah is being moved to a new sanctuary.
This is part of a larger effort to help cheetahs in India.
A sub-adult female cheetah was killed by a leopard in Kuno National Park.
Officials state this is a natural occurrence.
Wildlife lovers express concern for the cheetahs.
There are now 25 cheetahs left in Kuno.
A female cheetah will be moved to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.
- Who
- A sub-adult female cheetah
- What
- Died in a leopard attack
- When
- Monday evening
- Where
- Kuno National Park
- Why
- Attacked by a leopard
Wildlife Enthusiasts
Kuno National Park Officials
Safety of Cheetahs
Wildlife Enthusiasts
Express concern for the safety of cheetahs moving in open terrains after the attack.
Kuno National Park Officials
Believe there is no reason to panic as the incident is isolated.
- Incident
- Cheetah death
- Location
- Kuno National Park
- Cause of Death
- Leopard attack
- Cheetah Status
- Sub-adult female
- Cheetah Count
- 25 remaining
Sources
Sub-adult female cheetah dies in MP’s Kuno park; leopard attack suspected
In a first, cheetah dies after ‘clash with leopard’ at Kuno
Cheetah killed in suspected ‘fight with leopard’ in Kuno National Park
Cheetah Killed In First Recorded Clash With Leopard At MP's Kuno National Park
95-year-old tribal woman mauled to death by leopard in Chhota Udepur
