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New Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia | Global News
- Published
- September 18, 2026
- Duration
- 1:43
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- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
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Scientists just confirmed a brand-new cat species—the Tilcaya cat, or “Tigrino”—found in Bolivia’s forests, revealing how much biodiversity remains hidden. Discovered through DNA analysis of a 10-year-old rescue cat, this tiny spotted feline could push the global cat species count from 41 to 44 or more. With tiger cats already vulnerable to habitat loss a…
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Scientists just confirmed a brand-new cat species—the Tilcaya cat, or “Tigrino”—found in Bolivia’s forests, revealing how much biodiversity remains hidden. Discovered through DNA analysis of a 10-year-old rescue cat, this tiny spotted feline could push the global cat species count from 41 to 44 or more. With tiger cats already vulnerable to habitat loss and hunting, this discovery underscores the urgent need for conservation—and proves nature still holds secrets waiting to be uncovered. Listen i
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