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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2026 9:38 pm
A hidden population of South African leopards has revealed a remarkable evolutionary story. Researchers analyzing entire leopard genomes discovered that the Cape Floristic Region’s leopards are not only much smaller than most African leopards, but also genetically distinct after being isolated for roughly 20,000 years. Surprisingly, despite their small population, they have retained much of their genetic diversity.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 083113.htm
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 083113.htm