Meet Earth’s newest wild cat species, the first named in over a century

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

The discovery was formally reported in a scientific journal this week. The identification of the feline, which had been living in plain sight, highlights the potential for new biological findings within existing captive populations.