Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Leopardus tilcayo at the Senda Verde animal refuge in Bolivia's Yungas region. (Fernando Faciole / National Geographic) For the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bolivia, September 1, 2026 – An individual of Leopardus tilcayo resides at Senda Verde Animal Refuge in Bolivia’s Yungas region.

A psychedelic spider, sign of spring, a loud primate and more make Fauna & Flora’s 2026 Species to Watch List. By Laura Baisas Published Jan 7, 2026 7:00 AM EST Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab ...

We all experience the presence of wild animals in our daily lives - whether it be the song of a garden bird, or the fish on our plate at dinner time. Yet, we rarely consider the vital roles that the ...

Leopardus tilcayo is the first new wild cat species identified by scientists since 1923 The animal, named Leopardus tilcayo after the name used for it by local communities National Geographic Dubai: ...

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

To celebrate its 10th year anniversary, Remembering Wildlife—the book series that uses wild animal photography to raise funds and awareness for endangered animals—is releasing 10 Years of Remembering ...

Scientists are concerned that the H5N1 virus could set off another human pandemic. But it is already putting species under pressure in the wild. By Emily Anthes Every spring, more than 200,000 ...

Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests. By Emily Anthes The global ...

Researchers say they’ve identified a new species of wild cat previously unknown to science. The Tilcayo tiger cat is smaller than a typical house cat and lives in the Bolivian cloud forest.

BOLIVIA - A new species of wild cat has been discovered by researchers for the first time in over a century. The 10-year-old male, Leopardus tilcayo, otherwise known as the tilcayo tiger cat, is ...