https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-species-of-cat-discovered-for-first-time-in-a-centuryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-species-of-cat-discovered-for-first-time-in-a-centuryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-species-of-cat-discovered-for-first-time-in-a-century#u76925Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:05:56 +0000Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat in the cloud forests of Bolivia, marking the first time a new feline species has been identified in more than 100 years. The animal is described as a tiny, spotted wildcat. While the discovery is a significant biological milestone, the species appears critically limited in population, with one report stating there is only one known living member of the species.Why it mattersIdentifying a new mammal species in the modern era is rare, particularly for well-studied groups like felines. This discovery highlights the biodiversity remaining in rem