Kuno National Park to receive eight cheetahs from Botswana on February 28
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Why in news
India is set to receive eight cheetahs from Botswana on February 28 as part of Project Cheetah to bolster the population at Kuno National Park.
Background
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will transport the animals to Gwalior Air Base before moving them to Kuno National Park by helicopter.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKuno National Park is the designated site for the cheetah reintroduction project.
- PostThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is responsible for the transport of the cheetahs to Gwalior Air Base.
- EnvironmentProject Cheetah involves the translocation of cheetahs from Botswana to India.
For Mains
Q. Examine the ecological and conservation significance of the Project Cheetah in India's biodiversity conservation strategy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Genetic diversity: Risks of inbreeding depression in small isolated populations
- Habitat suitability: Assessing prey density and grassland connectivity in Kuno
- Translocation ethics: Challenges of acclimatizing apex predators in non-native environments
Keywords: Biodiversity conservation · Species translocation · Apex predator · In-situ conservation · Ecological restoration
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