{
  "id": 12199910,
  "title": "India-born cheetah gives birth to five cubs in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/india-born-cheetah-gives-birth-to-five-cubs-in-madhya-pradeshs-kuno",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-05T17:26:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-born-cheetah-gives-birth-to-five-cubs-in-madhya-pradeshs-kuno-national-park/article71548438.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A female cheetah born in India has given birth to five healthy cubs in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, marking a significant milestone in the country's cheetah conservation efforts. The total number of big cats in India has now reached 60, including 41 born on Indian soil, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Monday. This birth adds a new genetic lineage to India's cheetah population, thanks to a cheetah father brought from Botswana. The veterinarians, forest officials, field staff, and management team associated with Project Cheetah were commended for their dedication and tireless efforts in advancing the cheetah restoration journey in India.",
  "summary": "The father is a cheetah brought from Botswana and the birth of these cubs marks the beginning of the Botswana lineage in India",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Indian-Born Cheetah KJP21 Gives Birth To 5 Cubs At Kuno National Park; India's Cheetah Population Reaches 60 | VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/indian-born-cheetah-kjp21-gives-birth-to-5-cubs-at-kuno-national-park",
        "published": "2026-10-05T10:47:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Father from Botswana, mother from India: 5 cheetah cubs at Kuno usher in new lineage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/father-from-botswana-mother-from-india-5-cheetah-cubs-at-kuno-usher",
        "published": "2026-10-05T11:04:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}