New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member
Bolivian scientist Dr Nogales-Ascarrunz was volunteering at the sanctuary when she noticed the cat looked unusual.It had been found in the forest by a local resident, who initially thought it was a domestic kitten. "These cats are confusing because they look so similar and there are few specimens in museums, so even now we are still learning how to tell them apart as genetics reveal more species," he said.Related topicsAnimalsWildlife conservationConservationBolivia
- ▪Bolivian scientist Dr Nogales-Ascarrunz was volunteering at the sanctuary when she noticed the cat looked unusual.It had been found in the forest by a local resident, who initially thought it was a domestic kitten.
- ▪"These cats are confusing because they look so similar and there are few specimens in museums, so even now we are still learning how to tell them apart as genetics reveal more species," he said.Related topicsAnimalsWildlife conservationCons
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New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living memberImage source, Copyright © Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz/Julie Van CollieImage caption, The only known living member of the species is in a wildlife sanctuary in BoliviaByHelen BriggsEnvironment CorrespondentPublished2 minutes agoA spotted cat from the forests of Bolivia has been confirmed as a new species.The small feline, about the size of a domestic moggy, went under the radar because it was confused with other wild cats that share similar spots and stripes.
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