Scientists discover new wild cat species after 100 years
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- Scientists have discovered the Tilcayo tiger cat in Bolivia, the first new wild cat species to be identified in more than 100 years, a researcher says. : https://punchng.com/scientists-discover-new-wild-cat-species-after-100-years/S1
- The Leopardus tilcayo is slightly smaller than a domestic cat, measuring around 45 centimetres - and was first mistaken for a pet.S2
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Scientists discover new wild cat species after 100 years
Scientists have discovered the Tilcayo tiger cat in Bolivia, the first new wild cat species to be identified in more than 100 years, a researcher says. : https://punchng.com/scient…
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'Remarkable': Scientists discover new wild cat species for first time in 100 years
The Leopardus tilcayo is slightly smaller than a domestic cat, measuring around 45 centimetres - and was first mistaken for a pet.
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Published Sep 18, 2026
What to know
- Scientists have discovered the Tilcayo tiger cat in Bolivia, the first new wild cat species to be identified in more than 100 years, a researcher says. : https://punchng.com/scientists-discover-new-wild-cat-species-after-100-years/S1
- The Leopardus tilcayo is slightly smaller than a domestic cat, measuring around 45 centimetres - and was first mistaken for a pet.S2
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