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New Tiger Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia by University of Antwerp Biologists
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New Tiger Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia by University of Antwerp Biologists

Biologists from the University of Antwerp have identified a new species of tiger cat, named Leopardus tilcayo, in the cloud forests of Bolivia. This marks the first discovery of a new cat species in over 100 years, with hopes that the finding will spur conservation efforts for vulnerable tiger cat populations.

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