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Fossils Reveal the Remarkable Adaptability of America's Extinct 'Cheetah'
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New fossil discoveries show that the extinct 'American cheetah' was actually a highly adaptable relative of the puma. These ancient cats thrived across North America by adjusting their diets to their environments, with northern populations even learning to catch and eat fish.
New fossil discoveries show that the extinct ‘American cheetah’ was actually a highly adaptable relative of the puma. These ancient cats thrived across North America by adjusting their diets to their environments, with northern populations even learning to catch and eat fish.