Shaurya Obituary – Cause of Death News : “Namibian Cheetah Tragedy: 10 Deaths at Kuno National Park”

Project Cheetah Suffers a Setback as Namibian Cheetah Shaurya Passes Away

In a fresh setback to the ambitious ‘Project Cheetah’, Shaurya, a Namibian cheetah at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, passed away on Tuesday. The death of the big cat was reported at 3.17 pm on Tuesday, officials said.

Shaurya, a beloved member of the cheetah community, captivated the hearts of visitors with its grace and agility. The cheetah was known for its incredible speed and distinctive spotted coat. Its untimely demise has left the wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists in mourning.

Cause of Death Yet to be Determined

According to an official release by the additional chief conservator of forest and the director of the Lion Project at Kuno, a tracking team noted signs of incoordination and a staggering gait in Shaurya around 11 am on Tuesday, prompting an immediate medical intervention.

“After observing these signs, the cheetah was tranquillised and a weakness was determined during a medical examination. Despite reviving the cheetah through medical intervention, it developed some post-revival complications that eventually resulted in its demise. The animal failed to respond to CPR efforts,” the APCCF and the director of Lion Project was quoted as saying in the statement.

There is no word yet on the exact cause of death, and it will be determined after the completion of the post-mortem examination. The experts are conducting a thorough investigation to shed light on the unfortunate incident.

A Brief History of Project Cheetah

On September 17, 2022, the first batch of eight Namibian cheetahs was released in Kuno National Park (KNP) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birth anniversary. This marked a significant milestone in the ambitious Project Cheetah, which aimed to reintroduce the big cats that were extinct in India for several decades.

The translocation was implemented under the supervision of an expert team consisting of government officials, scientists, wildlife biologists, and veterinarians from Namibia, South Africa, and India. Their collective efforts were focused on ensuring the successful adaptation and survival of the cheetahs in their new habitat.

In the second batch, 12 cheetahs were brought from South Africa to further boost the population. However, of the 20 cheetahs translocated to India in two batches, 8 have tragically perished, including Shaurya.

Final Words

The demise of Shaurya is a blow to the conservation efforts of Project Cheetah. It serves as a reminder of the challenges involved in reintroducing a species into a new environment. The loss of a magnificent creature like Shaurya is deeply saddening, and it underscores the importance of continued efforts to protect and preserve our wildlife.

As we mourn the loss of Shaurya, let us not forget the positive impact that Project Cheetah has had in bringing these magnificent creatures back to their natural habitat. It is our collective responsibility to ensure the survival of these endangered species for future generations to appreciate and admire.

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