Cheetahs to be flown to India in attempt at reintroduction after 70 years

Cheetahs to be flown to India in attempt at reintroduction after 70 years (Denis Farrell/AP)

South Africa is flying cheetahs to India – where they were declared extinct in 1952 – as part of efforts to reintroduce the cats in regions where their population has dwindled.

Four cheetahs captured at reserves in South Africa have been flown to Mozambique – also part of the project – this week after being held in quarantine for about a month and cleared for travel.