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

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

Ancient DNA confirms Miracinonyx trumani was more closely related to modern pumas than cheetahs and had a more varied diet ...

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

In a new study released Friday, scientists say DNA extracted from the bones of a prehistoric "American cheetah" found in ...

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 ...

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, ...