Mounting Concerns as Seventh Cheetah Fatality Strikes India's Reintroduction Efforts

The death of a seventh cheetah in India's Kuno National Park has raised concerns about the country's efforts to reintroduce the species. The cheetah, named Tejas, was one of 12 relocated from South Africa earlier this year as part of a project to bring cheetahs back to India after their extinction 70 years ago. Multiple deaths, including four adult cheetahs and three cubs, have raised questions about the suitability of the habitat and management of the project. While some believe the reintroduction program could benefit India's ecosystems, others worry about competition for food from predators like leopards. India plans to bring in 100 cheetahs from southern Africa over the next decade.