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Ancient DNA reveals North America’s ‘cheetah’ was actually closer to pumas

In a groundbreaking revelation, ancient DNA analysis has clarified that Miracinonyx trumani is more closely related to pumas than cheetahs. This extinct cat thrived in North America during the Pleistocene epoch and had the unique ability to fish in colder reg…

Reported by Times of India
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