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For the first time in more than a century, scientists have identified and named a new species of wild cat. The Leopardus tilcayo, also known as the tilcayo tiger cat, is a slender spotted cat found in Bolivia's cloud forest. The animal is slightly smaller than the average house cat and has rounded ears. Researchers used genetic data to confirm that the cat is a brand new species, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Current Biology. #Species #Cat #TigerCat #Science #Animals Credits: Fernando Faciole/National Geographic/Handout via REUTERS