Cheetah Reintroduction Project in India Faces Major Setback with Third Death

A female cheetah brought from South Africa named Daksha, who was placed in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, was killed in a fight with other cheetahs inside the park. Daksha’s death occurred due to his violent interaction with the Phinda adult male coalition, also known as the White Walkers, which includes Vayu and Agni. Daksha is the third cheetah to die in Kuno since the cats were brought from South Africa and Namibia. The wounds found on Daksha indicate that they were caused by a violent interaction with a male cheetah during a courtship or mating attempt, according to … Continue reading Cheetah Reintroduction Project in India Faces Major Setback with Third Death