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Four cheetahs from South Africa arrived at Kempegowda International Airport on April 18 and were received by Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre. The animals will be kept in quarantine and later shifted to Bannerghatta Zoo, with authorities ensuring their safety and health.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre welcomed four cheetahs that arrived in Bengaluru from South Africa at midnight at Kempegowda International Airport, according to a post shared by him.
He said he received the animals at the cargo transport division after returning from Kalburgi via Hyderabad and ensured their safe transfer to Bannerghatta Zoo.
The Minister also directed officials to follow strict safety measures, including quarantine, a 30-day prescribed diet, and regular health checks for the cheetahs.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre shared a post on ‘X’and wrote, “Today, I welcomed four cheetahs that arrived in Bengaluru from South Africa at midnight at Kempegowda International Airport. As soon as I reached Bengaluru via Hyderabad after completing the Kalburgi program, I went straight to the cargo transport division and received these foreign guests who had arrived at Bannerghatta Zoo.
Special care has been instructed to be taken by officials to ensure that these cheetahs face no distress due to environmental and climatic changes. I have directed the veterinary officers to strictly follow all safety measures, including quarantine arrangements, 30 days of prescribed diet, and health checks. Arrangements to transport the animals safely to Bannerghatta Zoo have also been reviewed.
Cheetahs that once roamed the forests of our Karnataka are no longer to be found today. At the very least, people should have the opportunity to see these rare wild animals in zoos. With this in mind, I have instructed the officials of the Karnataka Zoo Authority to give utmost priority to their safety and conservation.”
