Meet Tilcayo: Tiny wild cat discovered in Bolivia's forests after more than a century

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What happened

Scientists have identified a new wild cat species in Bolivia's cloud forests.

This small, slender cat is known locally as Tilcayo and has been formally named.

Genetic analysis revealed it is distinct from other known tiger cat species.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:30:38 UTC.

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