By Jasreet Kaur28, Mar 2025 03:00 PMjagranjosh.com
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Cheetahs used to live in India, but they disappeared many years ago. Now, Madhya Pradesh is famous for bringing cheetahs back to India in a special park.
Madhya Pradesh's Role
Madhya Pradesh is famous for its cheetah reintroduction project. The Kuno National Park is where cheetahs are being brought back to India.
Cheetah Reintroduction
India started reintroducing cheetahs in 2022. Cheetahs were brought from Namibia and South Africa to Kuno National Park.
Kuno National Park
Kuno National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh. The park’s open grasslands make it a good place for cheetahs to live and breed.
Historical Extinction
Cheetahs were once found all over India but became extinct in the 1950s. The reintroduction program is aimed at restoring them to their natural habitat.
Biodiversity Conservation
The cheetah project helps with biodiversity conservation. It works to protect endangered species and maintain a balanced ecosystem.
Ecotourism Potential
The cheetah reintroduction may increase ecotourism. People from all over the world will visit Madhya Pradesh to see the cheetahs in the wild.