Inner Ear through Deep Time (IMAGE) American Museum of Natural History Caption This illustration shows the evolution of the inner ear through deep time in the cheetah lineage. Credit © Mélanie Grohé Usage Restrictions Can be used with appropriate credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.