Cat found in Bolivia identified as first new feline species in over 100 years
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- A new cat species has been identified in Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forest, marking the first formal description of a living cat species in more than 100 years, researchers said.S1
- It measures about 18 inches (46 cm) long and weighs around 3 pounds (1.4 kg), making it smaller than the average domestic cat.S2
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Cat found in Bolivia identified as first new feline species in over 100 years
A new cat species has been identified in Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forest, marking the first formal description of a living cat species in more than 100 years, researchers said.
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In A First In Over A Century, New Cat Species Identified In Bolivia
It measures about 18 inches (46 cm) long and weighs around 3 pounds (1.4 kg), making it smaller than the average domestic cat.
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Published Sep 18, 2026
What to know
- A new cat species has been identified in Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forest, marking the first formal description of a living cat species in more than 100 years, researchers said.S1
- It measures about 18 inches (46 cm) long and weighs around 3 pounds (1.4 kg), making it smaller than the average domestic cat.S2
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