Source: TH
Context: Banni, a vast grassland in the southern part of Kutch, Gujarat, is being readied to host cheetahs from Africa as part of the next phase of Project Cheetah.
- However, Banni lacks sufficient prey for a viable cheetah population, necessitating the introduction of species like chital to sustain the big cats.
- Banni offers the advantage of having no leopards, making it a potential long-term site for a larger cheetah population once sufficient prey is established.
