Historic Milestone! Indian-Born Cheetah 'Mukhi' Gives Birth To Five Cubs; CM Mohan Yadav, Union Forest Minister Express Joy

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A wave of joy ushered in Kuno National Park as Cheetah Mukhi gave birth to 5 cubs. This is the first time a cheetah born on the Indian soil has reproduced, making it a historic achievement for Project Cheetah.

Kuno officials informed that the mother and her cubs are healthy and sound.

Notably, Mukhi is the first Indian-born female cheetah, aged 33 months.

Experts said that the fact that Mukhi was able to reproduce 5 healthy cubs shows the cheetah's great adaptability. It is a strong indicator of the species’ health, and long-term prospects in the Indian habitats.

This significant step reinforces optimism about establishing a self-sustaining and genetically diverse cheetah population in India, further advancing the nation’s conservation goals, they added.

CM Yadav expresses joy

Wildlife experts believe that Mukhi’s successful breeding is an important sign for the long-term cheetah conservation programme in the country.

Going forward, this will give a major boost to the goal of establishing a self-sustaining, stable, and genetically diverse cheetah population. This achievement at Kuno will further strengthen India’s global conservation image.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav shared this historic accomplishment on social media and congratulated the Kuno National Park team and Forest Department officials.

He said that this success is a matter of pride not only for Madhya Pradesh but for the entire country, and it showcases the excellence of India’s conservation efforts before the world.

Published on: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 01:17 PM IST