India inks MoU with Namibia for reintroduction of Cheetahs
The Government of India has signed a crucial memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Namibia on July 20, 2022 for the reintroduction of cheetahs, which were declared extinct in India in 1952.
The first batch of cheetahs, comprising four male and four female cheetahs are scheduled to come from Namibia in August 2022.
These cheetahs will be stationed in the Kuno-Palpur National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh.
Under the pact, India and Namibia will share and exchange expertise and capacities to promote cheetah conservation in their ranges.
Cheetahs are the fastest land animal in the world and Namibia has the world’s largest population of cheetahs.