New Wild Cat Species Found in Bolivia | UK News

Scientists in Bolivia have uncovered a brand-new wild cat species, smaller than your average house cat and living in the misty Yungas cloud forests — officially named Leopardus tilcayo. This discovery, confirmed through DNA analysis of dozens of cats including museum specimens, reveals that what was once thought to be one species is actually five distinct felines. The new find, along with a newly identified Peruvian subspecies, could reshape conservation priorities — potentially upgrading some to “endangered” status. With habitat under threat from deforestation, mining, and fires, this discovery underscores how many species may vanish before we even know they exist.

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