Mukhi, an India-born cheetah at Kuno National Park, reaches adulthood on Monday, marking a historic milestone for India’s reintroduction effort. Her survival, despite the deaths of siblings, highlights the program’s growing success, with Kuno’s cub survival rate reported above 61%. Officials now plan to expand the gene pool, aiming to prove cheetahs can thrive and reproduce in Indian conditions.
In Kuno National Park, a solar-powered water lift system is now vital for cheetah cubs coping with extreme heat. It draws water from the Kuno River and sends it through an 8.6 km pipeline to multiple locations, helping mothers and cubs stay hydrated when natural conditions are harsh.
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Zimbabwe says it will cull dozens of elephants in the Save Valley Conservancy because the current herd is far above the area’s carrying capacity. Officials argue the move will curb ecological damage from overpopulation. Meat from the culled animals will be distributed to local communities, while the ivory will be kept by the state wildlife authority.
Reliance Industries Executive Director Anant Ambani has launched Vantara University in Jamnagar, Gujarat, focused on global wildlife conservation and veterinary sciences. The initiative targets a major worldwide shortage of specialized expertise by combining research, training, and on-ground conservation. Backed by Reliance’s long-term commitment, it positions wildlife science education as a direct investment in planetary well-being.
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