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

Sat, 17 Sep, 2022 - 05:57

Mogomotsi Magome and Sebabatso Mosamo, Associated Press

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.