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In a landmark moment for India’s cheetah conservation initiative, Mukhi, the first Indian-born cheetah, has given birth to five cubs. Mukhi was part of a government project to reintroduce cheetahs in India more than 70 years after they were declared extinct. Born to a Namibian cheetah, Mukhi survived extreme odds to adapt to the Indian habitat and eventually reproduce. This is the first time in recent history that an Indian-born cheetah has given birth, authorities say. In a social media post, e