Meet Earth's newest wild cat species, living in Bolivia and the first named in over a century

A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in Bolivia, marking the first time a new wild cat species has been named in over a century. The small, spotted feline was discovered living at a wildlife sanctuary, where it had resided for several years after being rescued and cared for by a local family.

The identification of this animal highlights the potential for new biological discoveries within known environments. The cat had been living in plain sight at the sanctuary prior to its formal classification as a distinct species.