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New cat species ‘Tilcayo’ identified in Bolivia, first in over a century

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What happened

Genetic analysis suggested that the Tilcayo lineage separated from other tiger cats about 1.4 million years ago; little is yet known about the biology and lifestyle…

Key facts

  • Genetic analysis suggested that the Tilcayo lineage separated from other tiger cats about 1.4 million years ago; little is yet known about the biology and lifestyle…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:35:10 UTC.

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New cat species identified in Bolivia for first time in more than a century

New species of wild cat was discovered in Bolivia’s Yungas forest and is smaller than the average domestic ⁠cat A diminutive wild cat that inhabits Bolivia’s ⁠cloud forest has been identified as a previously unknown species, marking the first time a…

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