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New feline species discovered in Bolivia after 100+ years

Researchers identified a new feline species, the tilcayo, in the Los Yungas forests of Bolivia, smaller than a domestic cat. This is the first new feline species discovery in over a century, based on DNA analysis. The finding expands known biodiversity and underscores the region's ecological significance.

La Nación (Argentina)1 day agoBOCredibility 31%View source

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