The Cincinnati Zoo is mourning the loss of Savanna, a 13-year-old cheetah who was featured on “National Geographic.” ...

The Cincinnati Zoo is mourning the death of one of its longtime cheetah ambassadors. The zoo shared 13-year-old Savanna the ...

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Researchers thought that just one subspecies of cheetah lived in Saudi Arabia long ago. But an unexpected discovery seems to ...

You may have a different list of National Geographic photos that spoke most strongly to you over the past 10 years. There are, of course, no “right” answers—just images that matter to you, that touch ...

The endangered big cats are hanging on in Russia, the first country-wide survey of the animal suggests, while scientists and ...

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About the size of a half-dollar, the tiny painted river terrapin hatchling – a critically endangered species – at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., should get an Olympic gold medal.

Winter doesn’t need to keep those who love the outdoors away from state parks. That’s the message from National Geographic, which this week identified nine state parks that are perfect to visit in the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Seven naturally-mummified cheetahs are more than just an exciting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the mummified cheetahs preserved in a laboratory. The oldest of the cat skeletal remains date back about 4,000 years ago.

In November 2025, Thailand made a deliberate decision when the cabinet officially recognized native Thai cat breeds as national symbols, framing the move as an effort to protect animals that have ...