The extinct “American cheetah” was not really a cheetah at all, but a puma relative with an unexpectedly flexible lifestyle.

With their slender bodies and long front legs, Miracinonyx trumani—often nicknamed the "American cheetah"—was long thought to ...

An analysis of ancient DNA reveals new details about the range, diet, and evolutionary history of this extinct predator.

Cheetahs are some of the most fascinating animals in the wild. They can reach speeds of 70 mph and accelerate faster than most sports cars; yet, for all their power and speed, they hold a unique ...

It has long been alleged that there are no verified cases of wild cheetahs killing humans, with social media users and multiple publications all making the claim. For example, on Dec. 25, 2025, a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In his new documentary special, Bertie Gregory follows cheetahs during the Great Migration in the Serengeti. Jigar Ganatra, ...

Cheetahs are famous for speeding across the savannas of Africa. Sprint into their fast and fascinating world. It’s dawn in the savanna, and its inhabitants are already starting to stir. Giraffes are ...

Imported African cheetahs will be the first to roam India in decades, but critics of the project say the big cats have little chance of survival without ongoing human intervention. Cheetahs (pictured, ...