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A new study of free‑ranging Namibian cheetahs led by the Leibniz‑IZW finds that epigenetic mechanisms may enable individuals to develop distinct phenotypes even though the species has low genetic diversity. The research, appearing in Molecular Ecology, suggests that such epigenetic changes could underlie the transition of male cheetahs from “floaters” to territorial adults. The work highlights a potential biological basis for adaptability in a species traditionally considered genetically uniform.

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