New Cat Species Bolivia
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A tiny wild cat that lives in Bolivia’s lush cloud forests has been identified as a previously unknown species, marking the first time in more than a century that a new living feline species has been formally named and described.
Summary AI · cited
A new cat species has been identified in Bolivia.1
The cat is part of a group called tiger cats and was found in the Yungas cloud forest.1
This marks the first time a new living cat species has been formally named and described in over a century.1
The cat, called Tilcayo by local communities, measures about 18 inches long and weighs around 3 pounds.23
Researchers used genetic data to confirm the cat is a new species and named it Leopardus tilcayo.2
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- New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century South China Morning Post, 17 Sep
- New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century The Hindu, 17 Sep
- New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century Al Jazeera, 18 Sep
- Little big cat is the first new feline species found in a century: Tiny Tilcayo is seen prowling around Bolivian cloud forest Daily Mail, 18 Sep
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature, or IUCN, Red List tracking the status of species currently treats tiger cats as two “vulnerable” species with declining populations.
Scientists analysed DNA from 38 wild cats, including museum specimens and living animals, and found that what had long been treated as a single group of tiger cats actually represented several distinct species with separate evolutionary histories.
Researchers used genetic analysis to confirm the animal was a previously unknown species and named it Leopardus tilcayo, retaining its local name.
Scientists believe the tilcayo cat likely evolved from a common ancestor of "tiger cats" around 1.4 million years ago.
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Scientists have identified a new species of living cat in Bolivia’s Yungas forest, the first discovery of its kind in over a century. This small cat weighs about 3 pounds and is approximately 18 inches long, making it similar in size to a housecat but belonging specifically to the tiger cat group. Locally, it is known as Tilcayo.
New cat species found, first in more than 100 years →3 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyResearchers have identified a new species of wild cat, Leopardus tilcayo or the Tilcayo tiger cat, for the first time in 100 years. This small, slender spotted cat was discovered in the Bolivian Yungas cloud forest where the Andes meet the Amazon basin. Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz, a conservationist from Bolivia's Programa de Investigación de Félidos Bolivia, led the study published in Current Biology, noting that…
New wild cat species is identified for first time in 100 years, researchers say →Researchers in Bolivia have identified a new species of wild cat called Tilcayo in the Yungas cloud forest, marking the first discovery of a living cat species in over 100 years. This small feline, part of the South American tiger cats group, measures about 18 inches long and weighs approximately three pounds. Genetic analysis confirmed its status as a distinct species, which has been scientifically named Leopardus…
New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century →Researchers have identified a new species of wild cat in Bolivia's cloud forest, the first living cat species discovered since over 100 years ago. Named Leopardus tilcayo after the local community name "Tilcayo," this small cat measures about 18 inches long and weighs around 3 pounds. Genetic analysis confirmed it is distinct from other tiger cats, with DNA suggesting separation occurred approximately 1.4 million…
New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century →Researchers in Bolivia have identified a new small wild cat species called Tilcayo, scientifically named Leopardus tilcayo, found in the cloud forests of the Yungas region. This discovery marks the first identification of a new living cat species since before 1928 and is based on genetic analysis indicating that tiger cats are actually five distinct species rather than one. The new species, which measures about 46cm…
New cat species identified in Bolivia for first time in more than a century →Biologist Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz identified a new cat species in Bolivia's Yungas forest, naming it Leopardus tilcayo. Weighing just three pounds and resembling a mini leopard with rosette-shaped spots, the cat was first brought to a local wildlife sanctuary by a man who found it near a road. Genetic analysis revealed that this species diverged from other tiger cats about 1.4 million years ago, making it the first…
New cat species identified for first time in 100 years — it’s 3 pounds and looks like a mini leopard →Show 9 more outlets
Scientists have confirmed a new species of small wild cat in Bolivia, named Leopardus tilcayo. The discovery was made after DNA studies revealed the distinctiveness of a single rescued cat nicknamed 'Tigrino.' This finding highlights the need for greater conservation efforts for lesser-known wild cats in South and Central America, as experts previously struggled to differentiate between similar species due to their…
New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member →Researchers in Bolivia have identified a new feline species, named Leopardus tilcayo after the local community name "tilcayo," in the country's Yungas cloud forests. This tiny wild cat measures 18 inches long and weighs about 3 pounds, smaller than an average domestic cat. The discovery marks the first identification of a new living feline species in over a century, based on genetic analysis of samples from across…
Little big cat is the first new feline species found in a century: Tiny Tilcayo is seen prowling around Bolivian cloud forest →Scientists have discovered a new feline species in Bolivia's Yungas cloud forest after it was initially kept as a pet due to its distinctive leopard-like spots. Named Leopardus tilcayo, this small wild cat weighs no more than 3 pounds and is around 18 inches long, smaller than a typical house cat. Researchers identified the new species using genetic testing, distinguishing it from other "tiger cats" and revealing an…
First new feline species in 100 years discovered in Bolivian forest →Scientists have identified a new cat species in Bolivia's cloud forests, marking the first discovery of a living cat species in over 100 years. Named Leopardus tilcayo or "Tilcayo" by local communities, this small wild cat measures about 46 cm long and weighs around 1.4 kg. Researchers confirmed its status as a distinct species through genetic analysis and published their findings on September 17 in the journal…
New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century →Scientists have discovered a new small wild cat species in Bolivia’s Andes mountains after DNA analysis revealed it was distinct from other similar felines. The Leopardus tilcayo, or tilcayo cat, weighs just three pounds and is native to the Yungas cloud forest. Its discovery marks the first new living feline species identified in over a century. Researchers found that what were previously considered a single group…
DNA reveals new 3-pound wild cat species in Bolivia after a century →The Morning Dispatch's newsletter highlights the discovery of a new species of wildcat named Leopardus tilcayo in Bolivia, which hasn't happened in over 100 years. This small, 5-pound wildcat has distinct features including leopard-like spots and was initially mistaken for a house cat by a local man who adopted it as a kitten.
That Political Post May Be Paid For →Scientists have identified a new species of wild cat in Bolivia's Yungas region near La Paz, marking the first discovery of its kind in over 100 years. Named Leopardus tilcayo or the Tilcayo tiger cat due to locals' reports and genetic testing, this small feline with distinctive leopard-like spots was initially mistaken for a house cat by local residents. The research team, led by biologist Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz…
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century →Researchers have identified a new species of cat, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's cloud forest, marking the first discovery of a living cat species in over a century. The small wild cat, known locally as Tilcayo, was confirmed through genetic testing to be distinct from other tiger cats found across South America. It measures about 46 centimeters long and weighs around three pounds. Genetic analysis indicates that…
New cat species identified for the 1st time in a century →Scientists have identified a new wild cat species in Bolivia, marking the first discovery of this kind in over 100 years. Named Leopardus tilcayo after a local indigenous term, the small feline was spotted at a wildlife sanctuary where it had been residing for years. Researchers used DNA analysis from specimens across South America to confirm that L. tilcayo diverged as a distinct species around 1.4 million years…
Meet Earth’s newest wild cat species, the first named in over a century →Analysis
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- The newly identified cat measures about 18 inches long and weighs around 3 pounds, making it smaller than an average domestic cat.23
Quoted from the coverage (4)
“Its fur is light brown ... with irregularly shaped rosettes across its body,” said Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz, a National Geographic Explorer and one of the authors of the study describing the newly identified species published on Thursday in the journal Current Biology.
Remains of small rodents in scat samples suggest they may form part of its diet, while camera-trap evidence indicates it could be more active at night, Nogales-Ascarrunz said.
“There are many undiscovered species out there in the world, and they are at risk of disappearing before we even discover them.”
'We never expected this Bolivian tiger cat to be a separate species, and no one had ever proposed it as a different animal, subspecies or otherwise,' Lescroart said.
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- The South China Morning Post and The Hindu emphasize the historical significance of identifying a new cat species in over a century, while Daily Mail highlights the small size and unique characteristics of the Tilcayo.14
The headlines (10)
New wild cat species is identified for first time in 100 years, researchers say
New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
New cat species identified in Bolivia for first time in more than a century
New cat species identified for first time in 100 years — it’s 3 pounds and looks like a mini leopard
New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member
Little big cat is the first new feline species found in a century: Tiny Tilcayo is seen prowling around Bolivian cloud forest
First new feline species in 100 years discovered in Bolivian forest
New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
How it changed
- 17 Sep
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.
- 18 Sep
Scientists still know relatively little about how the elusive cat lives.
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18 Sep New cat species found, first in more than 100 yearsScientists have identified a new species of living cat in Bolivia’s Yungas forest, the first discovery of its kind in over a century. This small cat weighs about 3 pounds and is approximately 18 inches long, making it similar in size to a housecat but belonging specifically to the tiger cat group. Locally, it is known as Tilcayo.Al Jazeera- 18 Sep Meet Earth’s newest wild cat species, the first named in over a centuryScientists have identified a new wild cat species in Bolivia, marking the first discovery of this kind in over 100 years. Named Leopardus tilcayo after a local indigenous term, the small feline was spotted at a wildlife sanctuary where it had been residing for years. Researchers used DNA analysis from specimens across South America to confirm that L. tilcayo diverged as a distinct species around 1.4 million years…Toronto Star
- 18 Sep New Bolivian cat claws its way into species list: What we meowScientists have identified a new species of wildcat in Bolivia after nearly a decade of research, marking the first discovery of a cat species in over 100 years. The Leopardus tilcayo was found living in the Bolivian Yungas cloud forest region and distinguished from other wildcats through genetic studies. This rare find is significant because it represents an entirely new scientific description rather than a…Al Jazeera
- 18 Sep New cat species identified for the 1st time in a centuryResearchers have identified a new species of cat, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's cloud forest, marking the first discovery of a living cat species in over a century. The small wild cat, known locally as Tilcayo, was confirmed through genetic testing to be distinct from other tiger cats found across South America. It measures about 46 centimeters long and weighs around three pounds. Genetic analysis indicates that…CBC
18 Sep New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a centuryScientists have identified a new species of wild cat in Bolivia's Yungas region near La Paz, marking the first discovery of its kind in over 100 years. Named Leopardus tilcayo or the Tilcayo tiger cat due to locals' reports and genetic testing, this small feline with distinctive leopard-like spots was initially mistaken for a house cat by local residents. The research team, led by biologist Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz…CBS News
18 Sep That Political Post May Be Paid ForThe Morning Dispatch's newsletter highlights the discovery of a new species of wildcat named Leopardus tilcayo in Bolivia, which hasn't happened in over 100 years. This small, 5-pound wildcat has distinct features including leopard-like spots and was initially mistaken for a house cat by a local man who adopted it as a kitten.The Dispatch
18 Sep DNA reveals new 3-pound wild cat species in Bolivia after a centuryScientists have discovered a new small wild cat species in Bolivia’s Andes mountains after DNA analysis revealed it was distinct from other similar felines. The Leopardus tilcayo, or tilcayo cat, weighs just three pounds and is native to the Yungas cloud forest. Its discovery marks the first new living feline species identified in over a century. Researchers found that what were previously considered a single group…Times of India18 Sep New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a centuryScientists have identified a new cat species in Bolivia's cloud forests, marking the first discovery of a living cat species in over 100 years. Named Leopardus tilcayo or "Tilcayo" by local communities, this small wild cat measures about 46 cm long and weighs around 1.4 kg. Researchers confirmed its status as a distinct species through genetic analysis and published their findings on September 17 in the journal…The Straits Times
18 Sep New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a centuryScientists have identified a new species of wild cat called "tilcayo" in Bolivia's cloud forests, marking the first discovery of a living feline species in over 100 years. The tilcayo measures 46cm long and weighs about 1.4kg, with distinct light brown fur featuring irregular rosettes. Researchers used DNA analysis from samples across South America to confirm that tiger cats actually consist of five genetically…Al Jazeera
18 Sep First new feline species in 100 years discovered in Bolivian forestScientists have discovered a new feline species in Bolivia's Yungas cloud forest after it was initially kept as a pet due to its distinctive leopard-like spots. Named Leopardus tilcayo, this small wild cat weighs no more than 3 pounds and is around 18 inches long, smaller than a typical house cat. Researchers identified the new species using genetic testing, distinguishing it from other "tiger cats" and revealing an…ABC News (US)
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18 Sep Little big cat is the first new feline species found in a century: Tiny Tilcayo is seen prowling around Bolivian cloud forestResearchers in Bolivia have identified a new feline species, named Leopardus tilcayo after the local community name "tilcayo," in the country's Yungas cloud forests. This tiny wild cat measures 18 inches long and weighs about 3 pounds, smaller than an average domestic cat. The discovery marks the first identification of a new living feline species in over a century, based on genetic analysis of samples from across…Daily Mail
17 Sep New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living memberScientists have confirmed a new species of small wild cat in Bolivia, named Leopardus tilcayo. The discovery was made after DNA studies revealed the distinctiveness of a single rescued cat nicknamed 'Tigrino.' This finding highlights the need for greater conservation efforts for lesser-known wild cats in South and Central America, as experts previously struggled to differentiate between similar species due to their…BBC
17 Sep New cat species identified for first time in 100 years — it’s 3 pounds and looks like a mini leopardBiologist Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz identified a new cat species in Bolivia's Yungas forest, naming it Leopardus tilcayo. Weighing just three pounds and resembling a mini leopard with rosette-shaped spots, the cat was first brought to a local wildlife sanctuary by a man who found it near a road. Genetic analysis revealed that this species diverged from other tiger cats about 1.4 million years ago, making it the first…New York Post
17 Sep New cat species identified in Bolivia for first time in more than a centuryResearchers in Bolivia have identified a new small wild cat species called Tilcayo, scientifically named Leopardus tilcayo, found in the cloud forests of the Yungas region. This discovery marks the first identification of a new living cat species since before 1928 and is based on genetic analysis indicating that tiger cats are actually five distinct species rather than one. The new species, which measures about 46cm…The Guardian
17 Sep New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a centuryResearchers have identified a new species of wild cat in Bolivia's cloud forest, the first living cat species discovered since over 100 years ago. Named Leopardus tilcayo after the local community name "Tilcayo," this small cat measures about 18 inches long and weighs around 3 pounds. Genetic analysis confirmed it is distinct from other tiger cats, with DNA suggesting separation occurred approximately 1.4 million…The Hindu
17 Sep New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a centuryResearchers in Bolivia have identified a new species of wild cat called Tilcayo in the Yungas cloud forest, marking the first discovery of a living cat species in over 100 years. This small feline, part of the South American tiger cats group, measures about 18 inches long and weighs approximately three pounds. Genetic analysis confirmed its status as a distinct species, which has been scientifically named Leopardus…South China Morning Post
17 Sep New wild cat species is identified for first time in 100 years, researchers sayResearchers have identified a new species of wild cat, Leopardus tilcayo or the Tilcayo tiger cat, for the first time in 100 years. This small, slender spotted cat was discovered in the Bolivian Yungas cloud forest where the Andes meet the Amazon basin. Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz, a conservationist from Bolivia's Programa de Investigación de Félidos Bolivia, led the study published in Current Biology, noting that…NBC News
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