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American cheetah was not actually a cheetah, DNA reveals

Ancient DNA reveals that the American cheetah was actually closer to pumas, ranged into Arctic Yukon, and may have regularly eaten fish.

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American cheetah was not actually a cheetah, DNA reveals
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