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New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century, researcher says

Researchers have identified a new species of wild cat in Bolivia, marking the first time a new feline species has been named in more than a century. The small, spotted cat was discovered at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia, where it had lived for years after being rescued by a local family. Scientists are continuing to research the animal, which was found in the Bolivian forest region near La Paz.

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  • ✓ A new species of wild cat has been identified in Bolivia.
  • ✓ This is the first new cat species identified in more than 100 years.
  • ✓ The feline is a small, spotted wildcat found in a Bolivian forest.
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Researchers identified a new spotted cat species in Bolivia as the first of its kind in over 100 years.

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  1. New wild cat species identified in Bolivia for first time in over 100 years

    Researchers have identified a new species of wild cat in Bolivia, marking the first time a new feline species has been named in more than a century. The small, spotted cat was discovered at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia, where it had lived for years after being rescued by a local family. Scientists are continuing to research the animal, which was found in the Bolivian forest region near La Paz.

    Why it matters

    The discovery ends a century-long gap in the identification of new feline species. This finding highlights how unknown wildlife can exist in plain sight within established sanctuaries.

    What is confirmed

    • A new species of wild cat has been identified in Bolivia.
    • This is the first new cat species identified in more than 100 years.
    • The feline is a small, spotted wildcat found in a Bolivian forest.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The cat was living at a wildlife sanctuary after being taken in by a local family.
    • The feline was found in La Paz.

    What to watch next

    • Publication of the formal scientific name and classification of the species
    • Results of ongoing research into the cat's wild population and habitat
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. www.taipeitimes.com — World News
    2. NBC News — New wild cat species is identified for first time in 100 years, researchers say
    3. National Geographic — Meet the First New Cat Species Discovered in 100 Years
    4. washingtonpost.com — New cat species discovered in Bolivia for first time in over 100 years
    5. BBC — Spotted wildcat from Bolivian forest revealed as new species
    6. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — First new feline species in 100 years discovered in Bolivian forest
    7. CBS News — New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century, researcher says
    8. CBC — New cat species identified for the 1st time in a century
    9. Al Jazeera — New Bolivian cat claws its way into species list: What we meow
    10. Sky News — New species of wild cat identified in Bolivia - first for more than 100 years
    11. Yahoo — Bolivia identifies first new cat species in more than a century
    12. www.yahoo.com — The First New Cat Species Discovered In 100 Years Looks Like A Beanie Baby Come To Life
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