Mukhi, the first Indian-born female cheetah, gives birth to five cubs
Mukhi, the first Indian-born female cheetah, aged 33 months, has given birth to five cubs, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced on 20 November 2025.
Summary
Mukhi's litter of five cubs is the first instance in recent history of an Indian-born cheetah successfully reproducing, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said in a post on X. He called it a landmark for Project Cheetah, India's cheetah reintroduction initiative, and said it reflects adaptation, health and long-term viability of the species in Indian habitats. The mother and cubs are doing well, and the event raises hopes of a self-sustaining and genetically diverse cheetah population in India.
Key facts
- Cheetah
- Mukhi — first Indian-born female cheetah
- Age
- 33 months
- Cubs
- 5
- Significance
- First Indian-born cheetah to reproduce in recent history
- Programme
- Project Cheetah
- Announced by
- Bhupender Yadav, 20 Nov 2025
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many cubs did Mukhi, the first Indian-born female cheetah, give birth to, as announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Five
Mukhi gave birth to five cubs.
Consider the following statements about the cheetah Mukhi: 1. Mukhi is the first Indian-born female cheetah and was 33 months old when she gave birth. 2. Mukhi was among the cheetahs translocated to India from Namibia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Mukhi was born in India — she is the first Indian-born female cheetah.