India Advances Cheetah Conservation with Rapid Response Teams and Prey Management
India's Project Cheetah oversees 53 cheetahs, focusing on conservation through rapid response teams and smart patrolling, as recommended by the National Tiger Conservation Authority. The program faces challenges including human population pressures and livestock grazing in habitats like Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. A recent report highlights that goats and cattle constitute half of the cheetahs' prey in Kuno National Park, with chital making up 42%. The findings emphasize the need for habitat improvement and community engagement to mitigate livestock predation and support cheetah population growth.