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Meet the Tilcayo: Why a 3-Pound Bolivian Cat Is the First New Feline Species in Over a Century

Bolivia confirmed the tilcayo, the first new wild cat species in over a century — and why the find could reshape conservation for five species.

Latin Times · Sep 21

'Remarkable': Scientists discover new wild cat species for first time in 100 years

The Leopardus tilcayo is slightly smaller than a domestic cat, measuring around 45 centimetres - and was first mistaken for a pet.

Euronews · Sep 18

What Is a Tiger Cat? 'Weird' Spotted Feline Mistaken for Another Species Hid a 1.4-Million-Year Secret

Genetic analysis has identified Leopardus tilcayo as a new tiger cat species from Bolivia, whose lineage diverged from related felines about 1.4 million years ago.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18