Scientists Make Surprising Discovery After Extracting DNA From Mummified Cheetah

Scientists make surprising discovery after extracting DNA from mummified cheetah

An analysis of three of the mummies’ DNA has revealed something that could help reintroduce cheetahs to the Arabian Peninsula wilderness, researchers say.

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

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — When scientists with the National Center for Wildlife in Saudi Arabia were surveying caves in search of 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 tissue The post Scientists extracted DNA from mummified cheetah remains and made a surprising discovery appear…