{
  "id": 8831717,
  "title": "Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/tiny-wild-cat-newly-identified-as-a-species-draws-curious-visitors-in",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-21T03:17:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/2026/09/20/tiny-wild-cat-newly-identified-as-a-species-draws-curious-visitors-in-bolivia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "COROICO, Bolivia - A tiny wild cat, recently identified as a new species, has become an unexpected attraction in Bolivia's cloud forests. Tigrino, the smallest wild cat ever described, measures just 18 inches and weighs 3 pounds. Discovered at the Senda Verde Wildlife Sanctuary near La Paz in 2017, Tigrino draws visitors eager to see the rare feline. However, the cat is easily stressed and kept out of public view to minimize disturbance. Despite this, Tigrino has become an ambassador for conservation efforts, raising awareness about protecting Bolivia's wild cats and their habitats.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Tigrino, a new wild cat species, identified in Bolivia",
    "Measures 18 inches and weighs 3 pounds",
    "Keeps out of public view to minimize disturbance"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The discovery of Tigrino, the tiny wild cat, has turned it into an unlikely ambassador for conservation efforts, raising awareness about protecting Bolivia's wild cats and their habitats.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Tiny new wild cat species becomes Bolivian tourist attraction, but Tigrino wants to hide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/tiny-new-wild-cat-species-becomes-bolivian-tourist-attraction-but",
        "published": "2026-09-21T06:05:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}