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Bolivian tiger cat is the first new living cat species described in more than 100 years
Science News reports that genetic testing of two tiny tiger cats from Bolivia revealed a new species, Leopardus tilcayo. It has spotted fur, a ringed tail and weighs roughly 2 kilograms.
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Science News reports that genetic testing of two tiny tiger cats from Bolivia revealed Leopardus tilcayo, the first new living cat species described in more than 100 years. Scientists don’t yet know how many live in the wild.
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