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New Wild Cat Species Discovered | Honduras News
Scientists have officially discovered a brand-new wild cat species—the Tilcayo tiger cat—after 100 years without such a find, spotted only in Bolivia’s Yungas region. Smaller than a house cat with a spotted coat and rounded ears, it was once mistaken for a pet by locals. Named after indigenous terms, this vulnerable feline has been genetically sequenced and is now classified as at risk due to its tiny population. One male was rescued from a shelter; another female was saved and released after local attacks. The discovery, published in Current Biology, proves there’s still wonder waiting to be…
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