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Radio collared male cheetah found injured in MP’s Morena

Radio collared male cheetah found injured in MP’s Morena

A radio-collared male cheetah was found injured in the forest area of Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, according to ThePrint. Chief Wildlife Warden Samita Rajora stated that Kuno field director Uttam Sharma and his team obtained clearances to rescue the animal and move it to the medical facility inside Kuno National Park for examinations. Officials noted that a detailed examination will determine whether the injury resulted from a gunshot, a metal-rod blow, or a leopard conflict. To investigate the incident, the Special Task Force, a dog squad, and the State Tiger Strike Force have been deployed. Wildlife activist Ajay Dubey alleged on X that poachers may have caused the injury, writing, Kuno authorities and the Field Director failed to protect the cheetahs. Meanwhile, officials maintained that drawing conclusions at this early stage was premature.

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