ScienceNew wild cat species reportedly identified in Bolivia’s Yungas forests
A post says the discovery of Leopardus tilcayo began with a wildlife sanctuary reporting a “weird cat,” followed by genetic research.
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Scientists have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a tiny wild cat found in Bolivia’s Yungas forests, according to a post. The account says a wildlife sanctuary’s report of a “weird cat” started the discovery process and that genetic research later confirmed it.
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New wild cat species reportedly identified in Bolivia’s Yungas forests
A post says the discovery of Leopardus tilcayo began with a wildlife sanctuary reporting a “weird cat,” followed by genetic research.
TLDR
Scientists have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a tiny wild cat found in Bolivia’s Yungas forests, according to a post. The account says a wildlife sanctuary’s report of a “weird cat” started the discovery process and that genetic research later confirmed it.