The animals, formerly owned by rhino breeder John Hume, are expected to significantly boost biodiversity in their new home
The animals have been successfully moved from Namibia in an effort to restore ecological balance
The controversial 10-year translocation endeavour will drain African cheetah populations and scarce conservation resources, say wildlife experts
The adult female was one of 20 cheetahs from South Africa in addition to eight cats from Namibia
South African experts involved in the introduction of cheetah to India say botulism from contaminated water may to be blame
Scientists on both sides weigh in as concerns are raised over animals’ welfare and viability of ambitious project to repopulate Asian savannah
But questions remain over viability of contentious project
Concerns remain that the translocation of African cheetahs to India is is ‘ecologically unsound’ and a ‘vanity project’
Claws out over project sending Southern African cheetahs to India
More than 40 critically endangered black rhino and near-threatened white rhino will be reintroduced to the Zinave National Park
Historic conservation milestone for rewilding project in Mozambique
Relocating ancient trees such as the baobab is possible but comes at a cost to its micro-habitat