The recent death of a cheetah named 'Suraj' in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park has raised concerns about the use of satellite collars in Project Cheetah. A sub-adult male South African cheetah, Suraj, was found dead in the Masavani beat of Palpur East Forest Range, marking the eighth fatality in less than four months. In September last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released eight cheetahs into the Kuno National Park, initiating the first intercontinental transfer of wild cats to India. By closely monitoring the cheetahs, wildlife officials can gather valuable data to assess their well-being and determine any necessary interventions. Wildlife authorities are investigating the deaths and have initiated efforts to remove the collars from the cheetahs in Kuno National Park.

Source: dna July 19, 2023 04:43 UTC