Scientists Identify New Wild Cat Species in Bolivia After Over a Century
Scientists have identified a new wild cat species in Bolivia's Yungas region, marking the first such discovery in over a century. The small, spotted feline, smaller than a typical house cat, was found living in a wildlife sanctuary after being left by a local family. Genetic analysis comparing over 30 cats from South America and museum samples revealed this species diverged from its relatives about 1.4 million years ago. The discovery was detailed in the journal Current Biology.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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news18 broke this story on 19 Sept, 08:02 pm. Other outlets followed.
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