What the Cheetah Mummies Found in Arabian Caves Tell Us About Ancient Predators

What the Cheetah Mummies Found in Arabian Caves Tell Us About Ancient Predators

Cheetahs haven’t been seen in Saudi Arabia for more than a century. Until recently, most evidence of their presence in the region lived in old records rather than in the ground. That changed when researchers began excavating caves near the city of Arar in northern Saudi Arabia. Inside, they found something no one was expecting: naturally mummified cheetahs. As reported by the Associated Press, scientists uncovered seven mummified remains along w…