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 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…
Researchers have identified a new species of wild cat in Bolivia's Yungas forest, marking the first time a new living cat species has been formally named and described in over a century. The diminutive feline, dubbed Tilcayo by local communities, belongs to the tiger cat group found across South America. It inhabits the humid Yungas region, characterized by cloud-covered mountains and high humidity.
Measuring around 18 inches in length and weighing approximately 3 pounds, the Tilcayo is notably smaller than the average domestic cat.
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