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Ancient DNA reveals unique history of extinct cave lion
June 04, 2026
CARDIFF, Wales, June 4 -- Cardiff University posted the following news:

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Ancient DNA reveals unique history of extinct cave lion

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Cave lions split from modern lions some 1.5 million years ago - far earlier than previous estimates - according to new research by scientists in Sweden and Cardiff.

In a new study, published in the journal Cell, genetic information taken from extinct cave lions demonstrates that the species repres . . .

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