Scientists Identify New Wild Cat Species in Bolivia After 100 Years
Scientists have formally identified Leopardus tilcayo, a small spotted wild cat from Bolivia, as a new species—the first feline species recognized in over 100 years. Its lineage diverged from related tiger cats about 1.4 million years ago. The discovery began when a biologist investigated an unusual cat initially mistaken for a domestic pet. This finding, alongside recent discoveries of other species like a new penguin and snake, highlights ongoing efforts to catalog biodiversity amid growing conservation concerns.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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indianexpress broke this story on 23 Sept, 09:32 am. Other outlets followed.
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