https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-cat-species-identified-for-first-time-in-more-than-a-century-in-boliviaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-cat-species-identified-for-first-time-in-more-than-a-century-in-boliviahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-cat-species-identified-for-first-time-in-more-than-a-century-in-bolivia#u75583Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:20:37 +0000Researchers identified a new species of spotted wildcat in a Bolivian forest, marking the first time a new cat species has been discovered in over a century. The feline was found within Bolivia's forest regions. This discovery ends a 100-year gap in the identification of new feline species. Multiple scientific and news organizations have confirmed the identification of the animal based on its distinct characteristics.Why it mattersThe identification of a new mammal species is rare in the modern era. This find provides new data on feline biodiversity in South America. It highlights the rol