Gamini, the South African cheetah residing in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, has made headlines by welcoming not five but six adorable cubs into the world. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav shared the exciting news on Monday, along with a heartwarming video and snapshot capturing the six cubs.Gaminis legacy leaps forward! There is no end to joy: It is not five, but six cubs! expressed Yadav, emphasizing the significance of this record-breaking feat for a first-time mother cheetah. The minister took to the social media platform X to share the delightful update.#WATCH | A week after the news of five cubs born to Gamini, it is now confirmed that Gamini, the South African cheetah mother, has given birth to six cubs, a record of sorts for a first-time mother.Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav shares the video on his X handle. pic.twitter.com/IATISP2na0— ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2024Just a week prior, on March 10, Yadav had announced the birth of five cubs to Gamini. The remarkable journey of this cheetah mother, aged about 5 years and originally from the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in South Africa, has been closely followed.Gaminis legacy leaps forward!There is no end to joy: It is not five, but six cubs!A week after the news of five cubs born to Gamini, it is now confirmed that Gamini, the South African cheetah mother, has given birth to six cubs, a record of sorts for a first-time mother.… pic.twitter.com/03ocLegBu0— Bhupender Yadav (मोदी का परिवार) (@byadavbjp) March 18, 2024With this recent addition, the count of cheetah cubs born in India now reaches 13, marking a significant milestone in the countrys conservation efforts. However, challenges persist as reported by PTI, citing the struggle of cheetah Jwala (Siyaya) last year, who gave birth to four cubs but only one survived.What is Project CheetahThe cheetah reintroduction project, a key initiative by the central government, aims to bolster the cheetah population in India. Since September 2022, when eight Namibian cheetahs were introduced to Kuno National Park, efforts have been ongoing. Subsequently, in February 2023, 12 more cheetahs were brought from South Africa. However, reports indicate the loss of at least seven cheetahs since March 2023, highlighting the challenges in the conservation journey.Cheetahs in Kuno National ParkAmong the cheetahs at Kuno National Park, Gamini holds a special place. She is part of a group from South Africa and is now a proud mother of six cubs. Officials have noted that among the 26 cheetahs in the park, seven are females, six are males, and now, there are 13 lively cubs contributing to the conservation efforts in India.
