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'Missing' Kuno cheetah Nirva found after 22-day search

Nirva, the elusive female South African cheetah, was found on Sun... Read More
BHOPAL: Nirva, the elusive female South African cheetah, was found on Sunday after a marathon 22-day search at Kuno, letting everyone breathe a sigh of relief after a string of deaths at the national park.

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Nirva was captured and brought to a protective 'boma' (enclosure) for a medical check-up. It's in good health, said Kuno officials.

Nirva's health check-up became necessary after three cheetahs died in quick succession between July 11 and August 2, following maggot infestation of neck wounds caused by radio collars. The surviving cheetahs were tracked down and brought into enclosures for health checks and treatment.

Nirva's radio collar had stopped sending signals, triggering alarm and a massive search operation.

More than 100 field personnel - including officers, vets, and specialized cheetah trackers - were on a night-and-day search.


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