It is a fact that eight Namibian cheetahs, including three males and five females, that were relocated to India would need a long time to accept India as their new home.
According to the Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India envisaged by the Environment Ministry, the long-term success of the multi-crore project will depend on whether the feline species become an integral part of the ecosystem and maintain natural rates of survival — 70% for adults and 25-40% for cubs.