Scientists extracted DNA from mummified cheetah remains and made a surprising discovery
When scientists from Saudi Arabia’s National Wildlife Center were scouring caves for wildlife in 2022 and 2023, they came across something unexpected: seven naturally mummified cheetahs in five caves near the northern city of Arar. The remains were largely intact, with well-preserved soft tissues and skeletons. Now, an analysis of three of the mummies’ DNA … Read more