ScienceNew cat species reportedly discovered in Bolivia’s Yungas forest
National Geographic reports that a wildlife sanctuary’s call about a “weird cat” led to what it describes as the first new cat species discovery in over 100 years.
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A call about a “weird cat” at a wildlife sanctuary led to the discovery of a new species in Bolivia’s Yungas forest ecoregion, National Geographic reports. The outlet describes the discovery as the first in over a century for cats and says experts think there may be more cat species to discover around the world.
New cat species reportedly discovered in Bolivia’s Yungas forest
National Geographic reports that a wildlife sanctuary’s call about a “weird cat” led to what it describes as the first new cat species discovery in over 100 years.
