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India’s cheetah deaths will only rise, says South African wildlife expert Vincent van der Merwe. Since being reintroduced last year, there have already been six deaths – three adult and three cubs. What’s to be expected next?
A government program to reintroduce these magnificent big cats has faced criticism and concern following the deaths of three cheetahs in recent weeks.
Three of the 20 big cats brought from Africa have died as critics of the plan say their new habitat is unsuitable
Lack of knowledge on the carrying capacities of cheetahs is because of complex factors in Indian protected areas
Noted wildlife biologist Ravi Chellam says it’s unclear what guides the thinking and action on reintroduction of cheetahs.