Yes, cheetahs are back in India. In September 2022, eight African cheetahs will be reintroduced to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India.
However, they are not Asiatic cheetahs. Asiatic cheetahs were declared extinct in India in 1952.
The programme is still in its early phases, and there have been some difficulties.
Several cheetahs have died, and there have been allegations of livestock conflicts.
Moreover, the Indian government is devoted to the programme, and there is hope that cheetahs will once again thrive in India.
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