SHOCKINGLY well-preserved mummified cheetahs have been uncovered in caves in Saudi Arabia. They were found alongside the skeletal remains of dozens more big cats – as well as their prey. Cheetahs

Scientists discovered mummified cheetah remains in Saudi caves, dating back 130 to 1,800 years. These finds could inform future cheetah reintroduction efforts. Various factors contributed to the natural mummification,

In a recent study published in the Cambridge Archaeological Journal, Dr. Bernardo Arriaza argues that the practice of artificial mummification among the Chinchorro people may have evolved as a response to high infant mortality rates, with the artistic ...