https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meet-earth-s-newest-wild-cat-species-living-in-bolivia-and-the-first-named-in-over-a-centuryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meet-earth-s-newest-wild-cat-species-living-in-bolivia-and-the-first-named-in-over-a-centuryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meet-earth-s-newest-wild-cat-species-living-in-bolivia-and-the-first-named-in-over-a-century#u79521Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:20:23 +0000Researchers have identified the Tilcayo leopard (Leopardus tilcayo), the first new cat species named in over a century. This small, spotted feline was discovered in the cloud forests of Bolivia. One specimen had lived for years at a Bolivian wildlife sanctuary, effectively hiding in plain sight before its classification. The animal is described as appearing like a leopard but is smaller than a typical house cat. The discovery has recently turned the animal into a tourist attraction for visitors hoping to see the species.Why it mattersThe identification of a new feline species is rare, marking