In pics: Mukhi, India's first native cheetah, turns two – a look at her journey

Mukhi made history as the first cheetah born in India after reintroduction, signifying a major achievement in the country’s cheetah conservation efforts at Kuno National Park. (Pic credit: Kuno National Park authorities)

Over two years, Mukhi has shown excellent development, gaining strength, agility, and essential survival skills, proving the success of the cheetah rehabilitation program in India. (Pic credit: Kuno National Park authorities)

Mukhi has mastered hunting on her own, successfully preying on small to medium-sized animals, proving her self-sufficiency and ability to thrive independently in the wild. (Pic credit: Kuno National Park authorities)

As the first Indian-born cheetah in decades, Mukhi stands as a symbol of the remarkable progress made in restoring the cheetah population in Indian forests after their extinction. (Pic credit: Kuno National Park authorities)

Kuno National Park celebrates her second birthday, marking two years of successful wildlife conservation.(Pic credit: Kuno National Park authorities)

At two years old, Mukhi has reached adulthood and is expected to contribute to the cheetah population at Kuno, bringing hope for future generations of this majestic species in India. (Pic credit: Kuno National Park authorities)

Despite the initial challenges of adapting to the wild, Mukhi has demonstrated resilience.(Pic credit: Kuno National Park authorities)

Her journey inspires future conservation efforts, boosting hopes for a stable cheetah population.(Pic credit: Kuno National Park authorities)