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New cat species found, first in more than 100 years

A new species of living cat has been identified for the first time in more than a century. Grouped from 13 articles across 11 sources.

13 reports11 sourcesSep 18, 2026, 9:06 PM
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Al JazeeraSep 18, 2026, 9:06 PM

New cat species found, first in more than 100 years

A new species of living cat has been identified for the first time in more than a century.

EuronewsSep 18, 2026, 9:18 AM

'Remarkable': Scientists discover new wild cat species for first time in 100 years

The Leopardus tilcayo is slightly smaller than a domestic cat, measuring around 45 centimetres - and was first mistaken for a pet.

CBS NewsSep 18, 2026, 11:36 AM

New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century

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

Sky NewsSep 18, 2026, 7:00 AM

New species of wild cat identified in Bolivia - first for more than 100 years

A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in South America.

NBC NewsSep 17, 2026, 3:01 PM

New wild cat species is identified for first time in 100 years, researchers say

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.

ABC NewsSep 18, 2026, 12:44 AM

First new feline species in 100 years discovered in Bolivian forest

The "kitten" with leopard-like spots was initially kept as a family pet.

DWSep 18, 2026, 9:40 AM

Bolivia: New cat species discovered by scientists

Genetic data confirmed that the small feline, called "tilcayo" by locals, is a new species of cat. It's the first such discovery in more than 100 years.

The Straits TimesSep 18, 2026, 5:59 AM

New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century

It measures about 46 cm long and weighs around 1.4kg, making it smaller than the average domestic cat.

BBC NewsSep 17, 2026, 11:15 PM

New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member

A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.

Al JazeeraSep 18, 2026, 4:16 AM

New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century

Leopardus tilcayo is the first new living cat species named and described in more than a century.

The Globe and MailSep 17, 2026, 6:02 PM

New cat species identified in Bolivian forest, first in more than a century

Called Tilcayo by local communities, it is smaller than the average domestic cat

Al JazeeraSep 18, 2026, 2:25 PM

New Bolivian cat claws its way into species list: What we meow

Purrfectly new to science: the first new wild cat found in over a century proves that cats do have nine (secret) lives.

ABC AustraliaSep 18, 2026, 7:00 AM

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