What does the shooting of a Kuno cheetah cub mean for Project Cheetah? | Explained
On Oct. 27, a 19‑month‑old male cheetah cub identified as KNG22 was shot dead near Kuno National Park, marking the first fatal shooting linked to Project Cheetah since the program’s 2022 launch. The Indian government and Madhya Pradesh authorities have each launched investigations to determine responsibility and assess impacts on the conservation effort and future planning.