NEW DELHI: The Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) in Madhya Pradesh is poised to become a key habitat for the reintroduction of cheetahs in India. Spanning 368 km² and forming part of a larger 2,500 km² landscape the sanctuary’s diverse ecosystem includes grasslands, savannah, dry deciduous forests, and riverine evergreen patches, making it an ideal habitat for […]
NEW DELHI: The Indian government has proposed a National Wildlife Health Policy to address the various health threats faced by wildlife in the country. These threats include infectious diseases, habitat loss, climate disasters, illicit activities, and more. The proposal highlighted in an official statement, underscores the need for a science-based wildlife health management strategy that […]
NEW DELHI: In a significant milestone for India’s Cheetah Reintroduction Project, Nirvah, a female cheetah at Sheopur’s Kuno National Park, has successfully delivered her cubs. This development marks a crucial achievement in the country’s efforts to reintroduce cheetahs to their natural habitat. While the exact number of cubs is yet to be confirmed, sources indicate […]
Commencing his exploration with an elephant safari in the Mihimukh region of the Central Kohora Range within the park, PM Modi immersed himself in the natural splendor and diverse wildlife.