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Researchers in Bolivia have identified a new species of wild cat called Tilcayo in the Yungas cloud forest, marking the first discovery of a living cat species in over 100 years. This small feline, part of the South American tiger cats group, measures about 18 inches long and weighs approximately three pounds. Genetic analysis confirmed its status as a distinct species, which has been scientifically named Leopardus tilcayo while retaining the local name Tilcayo.

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A new cat species has been identified in Bolivia's Yungas cloud forest, marking the first discovery of a living cat species in over 100 years. Locally known as Tilcayo, this diminutive wild cat is scientifically named Leopardus tilcayo and belongs to a group called tiger cats found across South America. Researchers confirmed its status as a new species through genetic data analysis. The cat measures about 18 inches long and weighs around three pounds, smaller than an average domestic cat. National Geographic Explorer Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz described the Tilcayo's fur as light brown with irregularly shaped rosettes. Preliminary studies suggest that small rodents form part of its diet, while camera-trap evidence indicates it may be nocturnal.

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🔮 Remains of small rodents in scat samples suggest they may form part of its diet, while camera-trap evidence indicates it could be more active at night, Nogales-Ascarrunz said.

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New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century The Tilcayo is part of a group of South American tiger cats and was found in the lush Yungas cloud forest A diminutive wild cat that inhabits Bolivia’s cloud forest has been identified as a previously unknown species, marking the first time a new living cat species has been formally named and described in more than a century. The cat, called Tilcayo by local communities, is part of a group called tiger cats found across much of South America.

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New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century The Tilcayo is part of a group of South American tiger cats and was found in the lush Yungas cloud forest A diminutive wild cat that inhabits Bolivia’s cloud forest has been identified as a previously unknown species, marking the first time a new living cat species has been formally named and described in more than a century. The cat, called Tilcayo by local communities, is part of a group called tiger cats found across much of South America. asserted

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It was found in Bolivia’s lush Yungas forest, a mountainous region where forests are often covered by clouds and surrounded by high humidity, according to researchers. uncertain

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It measures about 18 inches (46cm) long and weighs around three pounds (1.4 kg), making it smaller than the average domestic cat. asserted

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Researchers used genetic data to confirm that the cat is a new species and gave it the scientific name Leopardus tilcayo, retaining its local name. asserted

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New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century

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