A newly discovered wildcat species, the first of its kind identified in over a century, has been formally recognized by scientists. The feline, classified under the genus Leopardus, represents a rare addition to the biological record of living mammals. Researchers highlight its distinct genetic and physical traits as key to distinguishing it from other known cat species. This breakthrough underscores the ongoing potential for undiscovered biodiversity in the natural world.
Leopardus tilcayo is the first new living cat species named and described in more than a century.
