Current Date 23 Sep, 2026

Scientists Discover a New Wild Cat - the First in More Than 100 Years

Scientists have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a tiny spotted wild cat found in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first living wild cat species described in more than a century. Nicknamed Tigrino, the 18-inch, 3-pound feline lives at Senda Verde Wildlife Sanctuary. His discovery has sparked global interest and raised awareness about protecting wild cats and their tropical forest habitat.