https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-wild-cat-species-is-identified-for-first-time-in-100-years-researchers-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-wild-cat-species-is-identified-for-first-time-in-100-years-researchers-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-wild-cat-species-is-identified-for-first-time-in-100-years-researchers-say#u75269Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:01:27 +0000Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a new species of wild cat found in the cloud forests of Bolivia. This discovery marks the first time a new feline species has been named in approximately a century. The animal, which locals call the tilcayo, is similar in size to a domestic cat. Its spotted and striped coat initially made it difficult for scientists to distinguish it from other regional wild cats. The findings were published by researchers in Current Biology.Why it mattersThe discovery of a new mammal species is rare in the modern era, especially within the feline family. Identify