New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member
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Covered by BBC News – Science & Environment, Phys.org. A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.
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- BBC News – Science & Environment: New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member
- Phys.org: Bolivia's tilcayo tiger cat becomes first new wildcat species in 100 years
- Phys.org: Meet Earth's newest wild cat species, the first named in over a century
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- New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member
A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.
- Bolivia's tilcayo tiger cat becomes first new wildcat species in 100 years
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher told AFP on Thursday.
- Meet Earth's newest wild cat species, the first named in over a century
A previously unknown cat species has been identified in plain sight: at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia, where the small, spotted feline had been living for years.
- Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia
A tiny wild cat hidden away in the cloud forests of Bolivia has become an unlikely tourist attraction, drawing a stream of visitors hoping for a glimpse of the animal that scientists have identified as a brand new…
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- New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member
Sep 17, 2026 at 11:15 PM
A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.
- Bolivia's tilcayo tiger cat becomes first new wildcat species in 100 years
Sep 18, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher told AFP on Thursday.
- Meet Earth's newest wild cat species, the first named in over a century
Sep 19, 2026 at 2:20 PM
A previously unknown cat species has been identified in plain sight: at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia, where the small, spotted feline had been living for years.
- Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia
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