India Welcomes Cheetah Asha’s Five Cuty Cubs in Kuno National Park

Last updated: 2026/02/07 at 6:27 PM

Dusmanta Behera - Editor-in-Chief

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It’s a moment of immense pride and joy for Project Cheetah as Aasha, the Namibia cheetah and a proud second-time mother, gave birth to five cubs today at Kuno National Park.

With this, the tally of Indian-born surviving cubs rises to 24, marking the eighth successful cheetah litter on Indian soil—a significant milestone in India’s cheetah conservation journey.

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Minister of Environmental, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav wrote on ‘X’, “This joyous achievement stands as a shining testimony to the unwavering dedication, skill, and commitment of the field staff and veterinarians working tirelessly on the ground. May Aasha and her cubs thrive, flourish, and sprint India’s cheetah story to even greater success.”

With their arrival, the total cheetah population in India now stands at 35.

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.