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Ancient mummified cheetahs discovered in Saudi Arabia contain preserved DNA from the long-lost population

Cheetahs vanished from Saudi Arabia half a century ago. Now long-dead mummified big cats may help herald their return.
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Seven cheetah mummies found in a desert cave renew debate

Seven cheetah mummies recently discovered in an Arabian desert cave have renewed discussion about reintroduction of the ...

Cheetah mummies found in Arabian caves provide rare genome from a lost population

Preserved by dry, cool air and darkness, the cheetah mummies are offering scientists DNA insights into a lost population and ...
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Ancient mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves rewrite the species’ history — and its future

Learn how seven naturally preserved cheetahs discovered in northern Saudi Arabia reveal that the Arabian Peninsula once ...
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Watch a Group of Zebras Miraculously Outrun 5 Sprinting Cheetahs

It only takes three seconds for a cheetah to go from 0 to 60 mph — few cars can even do that. But in this incredible video from the Hassanein YouTube channel, a group of zebras somehow managed to ...

Mummified cheetahs discovery gives hope for species' Arabic reintroduction

The discovery of seven naturally-mummified cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) in caves in northern Saudi Arabia reveals that at least two subspecies of the endangered cats inhabited the Arabian Peninsula ...