In Boost To India’s Cheetah Conservation Efforts, 5 Cubs Born At Anant Ambani’s Vantara – News18
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These cubs, born as part of Vantara’s Cheetah Conservation Programme, represent a significant step towards reintroducing cheetahs into India’s wild landscapes
The mother, affectionately named Swara, and her cubs are reported to be healthy and receiving the best possible care. Image/Vantara
In a major boost to the Government of India’s in-situ conservation efforts, Vantara, an organisation founded by philanthropic entrepreneur Anant Ambani, has announced the birth of five cheetah cubs at its facility in Jamnagar.
These cubs, born as part of Vantara’s Cheetah Conservation Programme, represent a significant step towards reintroducing cheetahs into India’s wild landscapes.
As per Vantara’s objectives, these cubs will soon be rewilded to help restore India’s biodiversity.
The mother, affectionately named Swara, and her cubs are reported to be healthy and receiving the best possible care from Vantara’s wildlife veterinarians.
Cheetahs, once widespread across Africa, West Asia, and India, now occupy just 9% of their historical range, making them one of the most endangered big cat species globally.
Listed as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, with the Asiatic subspecies classified as Critically Endangered, they face significant threats from habitat loss, prey depletion, and illegal trade.
Vantara is an ambitious wildlife preservation project founded by Anant Ambani and supported by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation.
Situated within the Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat, India, Vantara spans 3,000 acres and serves as a sanctuary for abused, injured, and endangered animals. It is a comprehensive rehabilitation centre dedicated to providing a natural and nurturing environment for its inhabitants.
Vantara is focused on creating best-in-class animal conservation and care practices, including state-of-the-art healthcare, hospitals, research, and academic centres.
Within its programmes, Vantara also focuses on integrating advanced research and collaboration with reputed international universities and organisations such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF).
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