"Weird" kitten found in the Bolivian jungle is a whole new species of cat

Scientists led by Dr. Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz have identified a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's Yungas forest. The discovery follows a 2017 orphan kitten find and DNA analysis. Only one tilcayo is currently known in captivity, with its wild population size still unknown.

Source: "Weird" kitten found in the Bolivian jungle is a whole new species of cat — Guinness World Records

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