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India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
Namibian Female Cheetah, Nabha Dies Of Injuries In Kuno National Park
New Delhi: An 8-year-old female cheetah named Nabha, brought from Namibia as part of India's ambitious cheetah reintroduction program, died today at Kuno National Park following injuries sustained last week. According to an official press note issued by the Field Director of the Cheetah Project, Nabha was likely injured during a hunting attempt inside her Soft Release Boma. She suffered fractures in both her ulna and fibula on the left side, along with other injuries. Despite receiving treatment for a week, she succumbed to her wounds. Authorities await a post-mortem report for further details. Nabha, an 8-year-old Namibian female cheetah of Kuno National Park, died today after she was injured a week ago probably during hunting attempt inside her Soft Release Boma. "Nabha, 8-year-old Namibian female cheetah, died today. She got badly injured a week back probably during… — ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2025 With Nabha's passing, Kuno is now home to 26 cheetahs, 9 adults (6 females and 3 males), and 17 Indian-born cubs. All remaining cheetahs are reportedly healthy and doing well. Two additional male cheetahs housed at the Gandhisagar Sanctuary are also in good condition. Of the 26 cheetahs in Kuno, 16 have been released into the wild and are adapting successfully. Officials say the animals have acclimated to their new habitat, are coexisting with other predators, and are actively hunting. Recent veterinary efforts included the successful administration of anti-ecto-parasitic treatment to all cheetahs. Two female cheetahs, Veera and Nirva, have recently given birth and are reportedly in good health along with their cubs.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
8-Year-Old Cheetah Succumbs To Injuries At MP's Kuno National Park, Count Drops To 26
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.
India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
8-year-old female cheetah, who was injured a week ago, dies at Kuno
An 8-year-old female cheetah, Savannah, who was found injured last week, has died at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park. According to officials, the cheetah had suffered fractures in both its front and hind legs.'Nabha, an 8-year-old Namibian female cheetah, died today. She got badly injured a week back, probably during a hunting attempt inside her Soft Release Boma. She had fractures in both Ulna and Fibula on the left side, along with other injuries. She was under treatment for a week but succumbed to her injuries. Further details will be known after the PM report is received,' Field Director, Cheetah Project said in a Nabha's death, Kuno National Park is now left with 26 cheetahs, including nine adults (six females and three males) and 17 cubs born in KNP. All are healthy and doing well, he said, adding that two male cheetahs shifted to Gandhisagar from KNP are also doing of 26 cheetahs, 16 are in the wild and are performing very well. They have adapted well to the habitat, have learned to live with co-predators, and are regularly hunting, the Field Director further said. Anti-ecto-parasitic medication for all cheetahs was completed recently. Two mothers, Veera and Nirva, along with their recently born cubs, are healthy and doing well, the director added.- Ends
