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New cat species found, first in more than 100 years
17 Sept 2026, 15:01 UTC · 6 independent sources
🚨 NEW WILD CAT SPECIES IDENTIFIED
Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of wild cat in Bolivia.
The tiny, spotted feline had lived at a wildlife sanctuary for years.
Genetic analysis revealed it as the first new living wild cat species identified in more than a century.
Source: The Guardian, Al Jazeera, France 24
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- Al Jazeera
New cat species found, first in more than 100 years
- The Guardian
New cat species identified for first time in more than a century in Bolivia
- France 24
Scientists discover first new wild cat in more than 100 years
- Sky News
New species of wild cat identified in Bolivia - first for more than 100 years
- CBS News
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
- NBC News
New wild cat species is identified for first time in 100 years, researchers say