South African cheetah Gamini welcomes fourth cub, boosting India’s cheetah reintroduction efforts under Project Cheetah
Female cheetah Gamini gives birth to fourth cub at Kuno National Park. The park confirmed the news on February 27, 2026.Kuno National Park announced the birth of a fourth cub to female cheetah Gamini. The fourth cub’s presence came to light during close monitoring by field teams and veterinary staff. All four cubs are healthy and doing well.
South African cheetah Gamini is the mother. She first gave birth to three cubs on February 18, 2026. Teams later found the fourth one through intensive checks.Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav shared the update. He said the birth shows strong progress in Project Cheetah. The project focuses on scientific management and conservation. It marks a key step in India’s cheetah reintroduction program.
The total number of cheetahs in India now stands at 39. This includes 28 cubs born in the country. The growth highlights success in bringing back cheetahs after they went extinct in India decades ago.Gamini came to India from South Africa. She is part of the effort to rebuild a stable cheetah population in suitable habitats like Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
The healthy cubs point to good conditions for breeding. Project Cheetah continues to monitor the animals closely. Teams use field patrols and veterinary care to support the cheetahs.People can expect more updates on the cheetahs’ health and growth. The project aims to increase the population over time through careful management. No special actions are needed from the public at this stage.
This birth adds to recent positive news from Kuno. It shows the reintroduction program is moving forward steadily. Conservation efforts remain focused on long-term survival of cheetahs in India.
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