Phys.org

Not a cheetah: Ancient DNA reveals the surprising Arctic life of extinct North American cat

A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has overturned decades of assumptions about Miracinonyx trumani, the extinct predator popularly known as the American ...

In 1994, Namibia’s Cheetah Conservation Fund began placing guard dogs with farmers; a later review found losses fell for most surveyed farmers

A 25-year study of Namibia’s guard dog program found 91% of farmers reported reduced livestock losses, while fewer reported ...
Mongabay

Do cheetahs scavenge? Yes, research says, but also not really

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Recently published research finds that cheetahs aren’t above scavenging other predators’ kills, contrary to the conventional wisdom that they only ...
Yahoo

This Cheetah Hits the Brakes Inches from a Human (And the Science Explains Why)

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cheetahs can hit ~70 mph in short bursts, so a "charge" looks terrifying even when it isn't an attack. Namibia is a major global ...