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African Cheetahs to Roam Madhya Pradesh by 2026

6/2/2025

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Madhya Pradesh's Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve is set to welcome African cheetahs by 2026, thanks to India's ambitious Project Cheetah. With its dry forests and grasslands, the reserve offers an ideal habitat. Local communities are actively participating in conservation, fostering a spirit of coexistence and eco-tourism. Meanwhile, Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary is also being readied as a potential home for these magnificent big cats.

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Story summary

Madhya Pradesh's Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve is set to welcome African cheetahs by 2026, thanks to India's ambitious Project Cheetah. With its dry forests and grasslands, the reserve offers an ideal habitat. Local communities are actively participating in conservation, fostering a spirit of coexistence and eco-tourism. Meanwhile, Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary is also being readied as a potential home for these magnificent big cats.