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For decades, scientists thought North America had a cheetah; DNA links it to pumas 2.6M years ago

Source: Times of India
Category: Science
Region: USA
Published: September 12, 2026 at 11:30

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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 regions. While its structure suggested agility, evolutionary genetics indicated that convergence was at play, with low genetic variety likely contributing to its disappearance from the ecosystem.

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