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Namibian cheetah dies at Kuno National Park after injury during hunt

Namibian cheetah dies at Kuno National Park after injury during hunt

BHOPAL: An eight-year-old female Namibian cheetah, Savannah renamed Nabha in India, died at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP) on Saturday, a week after sustaining serious injuries, likely during a hunting attempt inside her soft-release boma.
Nabha had suffered fractures to both the ulna and fibula on her left limbs, along with other injuries, and had been under continuous medical care since. Despite sustained treatment efforts by the park's veterinary team, she succumbed to her injuries. More specific details are expected following a post-mortem examination, the KNP said in an official statement.
Savannah was one of eight Namibian cheetahs brought to Kuno on 17 September 2022, marking the world's first intercontinental translocation of cheetahs a part of India's ambitious project to reintroduce the species after over 70 years of extinction due to rampant poaching.
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Representative image BHOPAL: Nabha, an 8-year-old female cheetah brought from Namibia, died at Kuno National Park on Saturday. Foresters said the animal sustained serious injuries, likely during a hunting attempt inside her soft-release enclosure last week. It suffered fractures in the left ulna and fibula along with some other injuries. Despite receiving treatment for a week, the cheetah succumbed to injuries. A postmortem report is awaited for further details. With Nabha's death, the cheetah population at Kuno now stands at 26, comprising 9 adults (6 females and 3 males) and 17 Indian-born cubs. According to foresters, all other cheetahs are healthy and adapting well. Sixteen cheetahs were released into the wild and are regularly hunting and coexisting with other predators. Two cheetahs released in Gandhisagar are also in good health, forester departmnet said in a statement. Recently, all cheetahs underwent anti-ectoparasitic treatment.

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BHOPAL: An eight-year-old female Namibian cheetah, Savannah renamed Nabha in India, died at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP) on Saturday, a week after sustaining serious injuries, likely during a hunting attempt inside her soft-release boma. Nabha had suffered fractures to both the ulna and fibula on her left limbs, along with other injuries, and had been under continuous medical care since. Despite sustained treatment efforts by the park's veterinary team, she succumbed to her injuries. More specific details are expected following a post-mortem examination, the KNP said in an official statement. Savannah was one of eight Namibian cheetahs brought to Kuno on 17 September 2022, marking the world's first intercontinental translocation of cheetahs a part of India's ambitious project to reintroduce the species after over 70 years of extinction due to rampant poaching.

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time12-07-2025

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Last Updated: A female cheetah died of her injuries, which she suffered during hunting attempt at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, officials said. An 8-year-old Namibian female cheetah at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park died on Saturday, officials said, adding that she was injured a week ago during a hunting attempt inside her Soft Release Boma. She succumbed to her injuries today, and with her death, the total number of cheetahs at the park dropped to 26. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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