Relocated cheetahs adapting well in their new home
Ujjain: The newly-relocated cheetahs from Kuno National Park to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary are adapting remarkably well to their new environment, turning the open grasslands into their hunting grounds.
They have developed a preference for hunting nilgai, with successful captures occurring approximately every other day, report wildlife officials.
Grazing freely in the sanctuary's expansive grasslands, nilgai appear to have become an easy target for the newly introduced predators, said forest officials. Mandsaur forest department and wildlife experts are monitoring cheetahs through advanced tracking collars and strategically placed camera traps.
Mandsaur DFO Sanjay Raikhere said, "The sanctuary has a significant population of nilgai and including them in the cheetahs' primary prey list is a promising sign of their establishment within the ecosystem."
The data collected indicates that the cheetahs typically engage in hunting during the early morning or late evening when the conditions are most favourable. In addition to nilgai, instances of hunting spotted deer and Indian gazelle were also recorded.
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After Kuno, Gandhi Sagar has become the second sanctuary, where cheetahs are exhibiting natural hunting behaviours. As the cheetahs continue to adapt and establish their presence, experts remain hopeful for the long-term sustainability of this key predator species in the Indian landscape.
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