The 'American Cheetah' Wasn't a Cheetah. New DNA Evidence Shows Just How Wrong Scientists Had It | gizmodo.com
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Recent DNA analysis reveals that the American cheetah, or Miracinonyx trumani, is not closely related to modern cheetahs but is instead a relative of pumas. The study details the adaptability of this extinct species, including new insights into its dietary habits and geographical range during the Pleistocene.
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