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

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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…

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  • 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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