New Wildcat Species Found in Bolivia | San Antonio News

Scientists have officially identified a brand-new wildcat species in Bolivia’s cloud forests, named the tilcayo tiger cat or Leopardus tilcayo — genetically distinct from all other cats since over a million years ago. Locals had long known of it by name, but now science has validated their knowledge. With urgent questions about its population and conservation needs, this discovery highlights how much biodiversity remains hidden — and why every new find matters. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://news4sanantonio.com/news/nation-world/scientists-discover-new-wildcat-species-hiding-in-bolivias-cloud-forests More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9d0358429a16ccda Report issues to [email protected].