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January 28, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Mummified Cheetahs Discovered in Caves Could Help Saudi Arabia Bring the Wild Cat Back to Its Historic Range
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
An unexpected discovery of mummified cheetahs in Saudi Arabian caves has broadened the understanding of their historic gene pool, offering new hope for bringing the wild cat back to its native range.
cheetahs
conservation
discovery
species recovery
Saudi Arabia