India, Feb. 23 -- Five cheetahs --- Jwala and her four cubs --- were released into Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, bringing the total number of cheetahs in the park to 12.

This release in the Khajuri forest of the Ahera tourist zone on Friday follows the successful release of seven cheetahs over the past two months.

"Jwala and her four cubs, born in India in January 2024, were released into the wild after the success of the previous cheetah releases," a forest official said.

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav visited Kuno National Park on February 5, where he released five cheetahs, including three cubs born in India.

"The cubs are 13 months old and hunt together. Since they were born on Indian soil, they should not face a...