Scientists extracted DNA from mummified cheetah remains and made a surprising discovery

A new study has analyzed mummified remains of cheetahs in Saudi Arabia caves. The results could help reintroduce cheetahs to ...

Researchers investigate mummified creatures discovered deep in caves of Saudi Arabia: 'Remains dating back about 4,000 years'

Researchers acknowledged that the decline of cheetahs in the broader Arabian Peninsula was "poorly documented," but largely ...
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Scientists pull DNA from mummified cheetah and uncover twist

Researchers extracted ancient DNA from naturally mummified cheetahs found inside a remote cave system in northern Saudi ...
The Business Standard

Researchers uncover rare mummified cheetahs in Saudi Arabia

The remains were found during wildlife surveys conducted in 2022 and 2023 by the National Center for Wildlife. Preserved skeletons and soft tissue were attributed to hyper-arid cave conditions ...
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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 ideas for bringing it back. One of seven mummified cheetahs found in caves ...
The Aspen Times

Revered zoologist visits Aspen to discuss cheetah conservation

The nonprofit works to study cheetahs, develop conservation programs, and share their findings through education, emphasizing the importance of the cheetah to a healthy ecosystem. When a cheetah, for ...