Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tiny-wild-cat-newly-identified-as-a-species-draws-curious-visitors-in-boliviaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Scientists Identify Tilcayo as First New Cat Species in Over a Centuryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tiny-wild-cat-newly-identified-as-a-species-draws-curious-visitors-in-boliviahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tiny-wild-cat-newly-identified-as-a-species-draws-curious-visitors-in-bolivia#u82273Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:00:38 +0000Researchers have identified the Tilcayo, a tiny wild cat, marking the first time a new cat species has been named in more than 100 years. The discovery has drawn curious visitors to Bolivia. The species gained attention after a man rescued a spotted animal weighing 3 pounds, believing it was a stray kitten before realizing it was a wild species. This identification represents a rare addition to the known feline taxonomy after a century of no new species designations.Why it mattersTaxonomic discoveries of new mammal species are increasingly rare in the modern era. This find provides new data on