There's a new cat in town, but this one won't curl up on your hamper, knead your sweaters or squeeze in front of your screen ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...