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For the first time in a century, a new species of cat is discovered

2026-09-18 17:49:14Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
For the first time in a century, a new species of cat is discovered
Meet the small wild cat, newly discovered by science

A new species of wild cat has been identified in the forests of Bolivia, in a discovery considered the first of its kind in more than a century.

The animal, called "Tilcayo" by local communities, lives in the Yungas forests, a mountainous area covered in fog and with high humidity. It belongs to the tiger cat group, a family of small, tabby cats found in Central and South America.

Tilcayo is about 46 centimeters long and weighs about 1.4 kilograms, making it smaller than the average domestic cat. It has a light brown coat and irregularly shaped bumps all over its body.

Researchers used genetic analysis to confirm that it is a separate species, which they have scientifically named Leopardus tilcayo.

"Its fur is light brown, with irregularly shaped spots all over its body," said Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz, one of the study's authors.

For the first time in a century, a new species of cat is discovered

At the moment, scientists have very little information about the lifestyle of this cat. Analysis of its feces has revealed rodent remains, which suggests that they may have been part of its diet. The large eyes also indicate that the animal may have been active at night.

One of the specimens studied is a 10-year-old male, who currently lives in a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia, having previously been kept by a local family.

The team analyzed DNA from 38 cats collected in several South American countries. The results showed that tiger cats consist of five genetically distinct species. According to the analysis, the Tilcayo's evolutionary lineage split from other tiger cats about 1.4 million years ago.

For the first time in a century, a new species of cat is discovered

The researchers have also informed the International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN, which is expected to separately assess the status of the five lineages. The Tilcayo could be classified as an endangered species, as the Yungas forests face deforestation, agricultural expansion, fires and mining activity.

Scientists warn that the discovery shows that there are still unknown species, which may become extinct before they are identified.

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