Note: This article covers the same event as Article ID 1085. See 1085_kuno-cheetah-aasha-five-cubs-project-cheetah.md for the full enriched explainer.
What Happened
- Namibian cheetah Aasha gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park on February 7, 2026, raising India's total cheetah population to 35.
- This is the eighth successful cheetah litter in India since Project Cheetah's launch in September 2022.
- The number of Indian-born surviving cubs has risen to 24.
- Aasha arrived at Kuno on September 17, 2022; she previously gave birth to three cubs on January 1, 2024.
Key Facts & Data
- Total cheetah population in India: 35
- Indian-born surviving cubs: 24 (across 8 litters)
- Third batch of 8 cheetahs from Botswana scheduled to arrive February 28, 2026