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A small spotted cat from Bolivia’s Yungas forest has been identified as Leopardus tilcayo, the first felid species new to science in more than 100 years. Genome analysis separated it from other tiger cats, a finding that could reshape conservation assessments for lesser-known wild cats.
Genomics identifies Bolivia’s tilcayo as a new wild cat species
Genomics identifies Bolivia’s tilcayo as a new wild cat species

21.09.2026

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