Cheetah Reintroduction in Banni Grasslands
The Banni Grasslands in Gujarat, the largest grassland in the Indian subcontinent, is now fully prepared for cheetah rehabilitation.
- A breeding centre has been established and efforts are ongoing to boost the prey base by reintroducing chital and sambar.
- A 600-hectare enclosure has been developed with quarantine and soft release bomas, CCTV monitoring, fencing, and a veterinary care facility.
- The habitat in Banni matches the grasslands, savannahs, and scrublands preferred by African cheetahs.
- Vantara, a conservation facility run by Reliance Foundation, has reintroduced spotted deer into Banni to restore ecological balance.
- Cheetahs are expected to be introduced first in Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya ....
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