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Why in News:
- Seven cheetah cubs were born in Kuno National Park to Namibian cheetahs Jwala and Asha, boosting Project Cheetah’s prospects after previous losses.
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Key Points:
- Life Stages: Cheetah cubs face high mortality rates; survival requires careful maternal care, minimal human interaction, and protection from infanticide and stress.
- Intervention: Officials monitor pregnancies closely, ensuring mothers are well-nourished and minimizing stress factors, including male presence.
- Mother-Cub Protocol: Emphasis on natural rearing by the mother, with human intervention as a last resort. Vaccinations and supplements are crucial for cub development.
- Survival Rates: Low survival rates in the wild highlight the challenges of reintroduction efforts, with first-time mothers often losing their entire litter.
- Debate: Experts argue over raising cubs in enclosures versus the wild, concerned about genetic robustness and the impact of human intervention on survival skills.
