https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-discover-first-new-wild-cat-in-more-than-100-yearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-discover-first-new-wild-cat-in-more-than-100-yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-discover-first-new-wild-cat-in-more-than-100-years#u79325Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:05:22 +0000Scientists have identified a new species of wild cat in Bolivia, the first such discovery in over a century. The small, spotted feline, named Leopardus tilcayo, lived unrecognized for years at a wildlife rescue center where it was mistaken for a house cat. DNA and gene analysis eventually confirmed the animal as a distinct species. The cat is described as a tiger cat that had been hiding in plain sight, with its natural habitat located in the misty Yungas forest of Bolivia.Why it mattersThe discovery marks the first time in more than 100 years that a new species of cat has been named. This fin