Gizmodo.com September 04, 2026 • 15:00

The 'American Cheetah' Wasn't a Cheetah. New DNA Evidence Shows Just How Wrong Scientists Had It - gizmodo.com

By Ellyn Lapointe

The 'American Cheetah' Wasn't a Cheetah. New DNA Evidence Shows Just How Wrong Scientists Had It - gizmodo.com

An analysis of ancient DNA reveals new details about the range, diet, and evolutionary history of this extinct predator.

Miracinonyx trumani, an extinct big cat commonly known as the American cheetah, lived in North America during the Pleistocene. Its nickname comes from its resemblance to modern cheetahs, including ph… [+5089 chars]

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