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Extinct American cheetahs found to be relatives of cougars
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Scientists have determined that extinct American cheetahs are not true cheetahs but close relatives of modern cougars. Ancient DNA analysis revealed that their evolutionary branch split from cougars only 2.6 million years ago.
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- Extinct American cheetahs lived in North America
- Their evolutionary branch split from cougars 2.6 million years ago
- They had a similar body structure to cheetahs
- Their diet likely included fish
American cheetahs · cougars · scientists · North America
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