PolicyFriday, September 25, 2026Mongabay
How new is the first ‘new-to-science’ cat discovered in more than 100 years?
Researchers have identified a previously unknown species of tiger cat in the Yungas cloud forests of Bolivia, marking the first new cat species discovered in over a century. This finding highlights the importance of biodiversity in these ecosystems and emphasizes the need for conservation efforts to protect such unique wildlife.
