Could Saudi Arabia rewild the near-extinct Asiatic cheetah using insights from ancient remains found in its caves?

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new paper, still in pre-print, unveils the discovery of seven mummified, 4,000-year-old cheetahs in a Saudi Arabian cave.

Ruka male cheetah checking out the area for prey, danger, and rivals.

First, it helps to understand how cheetahs typically hunt. Cheetahs often live and hunt alone or with just one or two other individuals. On their own, they can take down medium-sized mammals, such as ...

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 ...

Nagol female cheetah watching impala.

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