New Wild Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia's Cloud Forest
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
This tiny feline, tilcayo, proves that even in the 21st century, Earth still holds surprises for those who look closely at the cloud forests.
💡 Why it matters
The discovery highlights the biodiversity of Bolivia's Yungas forest and underscores the importance of conservation for habitats that may still harbor unknown species.
A new species of wild cat, named tilcayo, has been identified in Bolivia's Yungas forest. It measures about 18 inches long and weighs 3 pounds, smaller than a domestic cat, and is the first new living feline species described in over a century.
📡 Where we spotted it (3)
The Guardian
New cat species identified for first time in more than a century in Bolivia
2h ago
›
BBC News
New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member
2h ago
›
Hacker News
New wild cat species discovered – with only one known living member
2h ago
›