India, Jan. 3 -- Cubs were likely born around a week ago

After a series of deaths that marred the cheetah introduction project in India, the officials at Kuno National Park (KNP), Madhya Pradesh announced the birth of three cubs on January 3, 2023. This is the second litter born at KNP.

Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav announced the birth of the cubs in a post on X (formerly Twitter). It read:

Thrilled to share that Kuno National Park has welcomed three new members. The cubs have been born to Namibian cheetah, Aasha.

The cubs born will add to the four others that were born on Indian soil in 2022.

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