The cheetah is a carnivorous animal that became extinct in India 7 decades ago, due to hunting and the disappearance of its natural habitat. With the aim of restructuring the food chain and improving the means of subsistence of local communities through ecotourism, a project was started to reintroduce the cheetah in the country. In today's article we are going to talk about the return of cheetahs to India and its consequences.
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Cheetahs return to India after 70 years of extinction
The cheetah – also known to be the fastest animal in the world, as it can reach a speed of 120 kilometers per hour – has been reintroduced to India through a project reported by the Associated Press news agency with the aim of restoring landscapes, increasing biodiversity and boosting ecotourism. Because it brings so many benefits to the country, the Indian government is very committed to putting this initiative into practice.
After 70 years of extinction in the country, eight cheetahs from Namibia were taken to the city of Gwalior, located in India. Such felines were transferred to a national park located in the heart of India, with the aim that they would roam there again. However, they will undergo a quarantine, with the aim of ensuring that the animals are not bringing pests into the country.
In total, there are less than 7,000 cheetahs in the world. Its population has been decreasing more and more due to hunting and loss of natural habitat. Such habitat loss has been driven by increasing human populations and climate change. However, according to experts in the field, the pastures and forests of India are very suitable for such animals, which could help them in this fight against extinction. In the end, this project is a two-way street, as it benefits both the country and the cheetahs.
