Scientists Confirm New Andean Wildcat Species in Bolivia

Scientists Confirm New Andean Wildcat Species in Bolivia

Scientists have confirmed a distinct wildcat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's cloud forests, highlighting conservation concerns for its threatened habitat. Earlier reports described a previously unknown small spotted cat from a wildlife sanctuary in the Yungas region, the first new wildcat species named in more than a century. Subsequent genetic analysis confirmed the animal represents a separate species, expanding the diversity of South American felines and drawing attention from tourists visiting the sanctuary where the shy animal is kept out of public view.

参与者

Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz Tadeu de Oliveira National Geographic Current Biology research team of biologists

地点

Yungas, Bolivia La Paz, Bolivia Andes Amazon basin

文章

2026年九月25日
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Futura, le média qui explore le monde • 09月25日 18:39

Scientists have confirmed a distinct wildcat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's cloud forests, highlighting conservation concerns for its threatened habitat.

可信度 72% 操纵 8% 中立
2026年九月21日
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newser.com • 09月21日 14:11

Scientists have identified a new small wild cat species in Bolivia's cloud forests, attracting visitors to a sanctuary where the shy animal is kept out of public view.

可信度 71% 操纵 9% 中立
2026年九月19日
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A man thought he’d found a stray kitten. It turned out to be a new species of wild cat
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The Independent • 09月19日 11:50

Genetic analysis has revealed Leopardus tilcayo as a distinct tiger-cat species in Bolivia, prompting calls for species-specific conservation measures.

可信度 72% 操纵 7% 中立
2026年九月18日
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Meet Earth's newest wild cat species, living in Bolivia and the first named in over a century
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PBS • 09月18日 22:45

Scientists have described a previously unknown small spotted cat, Leopardus tilcayo, from a Bolivian wildlife sanctuary, marking the first new wild cat species named in over a century.

可信度 78% 操纵 8% 中立
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century, researcher says
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century, researcher says

CBS News • 09月18日 12:50

Researchers have described a previously unknown small wild cat, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia, marking the first new feline species discovery in over a century.

可信度 72% 操纵 7% 中立
2026年九月17日
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Spotted wildcat from Bolivian forest revealed as new species
Spotted wildcat from Bolivian forest revealed as new species

BBC • 09月17日 23:15

Scientists have confirmed that a spotted wildcat from Bolivia represents a previously unknown species, adding to the diversity of small South American felines and highlighting conservation needs.

可信度 78% 操纵 7% 中立
New wild cat species is identified for first time in 100 years, researchers say
New wild cat species is identified for first time in 100 years, researchers say

NBC News • 09月17日 15:01

Researchers have formally identified Leopardus tilcayo, a small spotted cat native to Bolivia's Yungas cloud forest, marking the first new wild cat species described in a century.

可信度 78% 操纵 7% 中立