New cat species identified in Bolivia for first time in more than a century

A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in Bolivia, marking the first time a new living cat species has been formally named in over a century. The animal, which is smaller than the average domestic cat, was discovered inhabiting the country's Yungas cloud forest region.

This identification represents a significant development in zoology, as it is the first discovery of its kind in more than 100 years. The species is characterized by its diminutive size and specific habitat within the high-altitude forest ecosystem.