ScienceNew tiger cat species reportedly discovered in Bolivia’s Yungas forest
Rathbiotaclan reports that a genomic study describes Leopardus tilcayo, a small spotted cat from the region, as a new species.
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BBC reports that a spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia. Rathbiotaclan identifies it as Leopardus tilcayo, from the Yungas forest, and reports that a genomic study describes it as a new species.
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New tiger cat species reportedly discovered in Bolivia’s Yungas forest
Rathbiotaclan reports that a genomic study describes Leopardus tilcayo, a small spotted cat from the region, as a new species.