Meet Earth's newest wild cat species, the first named in over a century

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:20:01 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Mission milestones and next scheduled attempt
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