Researchers found dozens of cheetah skeletons and some mummies (one shown) in underground caves in northern Saudi Arabia. The animals likely fell into the caves and became trapped, leading to their demise. The last cheetahs on the Arabian Peninsula disappeared in the 1970s, but genetic information from these preserved remains may help conservationists pick cheetahs best suited for reintroduction in the region.
Video credits: National Center for Wildlife–Saudi Arabia
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