Cheetah cub dies during treatment in first suspected case of shooting in Madhya Pradesh
Veterinarians in Madhya Pradesh reported that a 19‑month‑old male cheetah cub died while receiving care after being discovered with possible gunshot wounds outside Kuno National Park. The incident is the first alleged shooting of a cheetah since the species’ reintroduction program started in 2022, raising concerns for the fledgling population. State wildlife officials have opened an inquiry.