A new species of wild cat has been discovered by researchers for the first time in over a century. It’s described as slender, covered in leopard-like spots, with short, rounded ears and long whiskers.

It’s the only known individual of the species living in captivity. Credit…Fernando Faciole/National Geographic For years, ...

A strange spotted kitten found near a Bolivian forest appeared to be someone’s unusual new pet. Years later, its DNA wou ...

Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.

A tiny spotted cat that had quietly lived for years at a Bolivian wildlife sanctuary turned out to be a completely new wild ...

The wild cat is the size of a domestic kitten. Despite its elusive nature, there are three major threats to its existence.

COROICO, Bolivia — A tiny wild cat hidden away in the cloud forests of Bolivia has become an unlikely tourist attraction, ...

The Tilcayo, discovered in Bolivia, is the first new cat species to be discovered in more than 100 years Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photo Ark Scientists have discovered a new species of wild ...

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A tiny spotted wild cat from Bolivia that spent about a year living as a house pet has been identified as the first entirely ...

The Tilcayo, discovered in Bolivia, is the first new cat species to be discovered in more than 100 years ...