New Bolivian cat species discovered after 100 years
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Scientists have identified a previously unknown wild cat in Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forest, naming it Leopardus tilcayo. Genetic testing shows the species diverged from other tiger cats about 1.4 million years ago, making it the first new cat species found in the country in over a century. The discovery highlights the region’s biodiversity and the need for further research on the species’ ecology and conservation status.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 33% left, 0% center, 67% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Right-leaning (2): Sunday Guardian, Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- New Cat Species: Who Is Bolivia’s Newly Identified Wild Cat Found In Yungas Forest And How Did Scientists Miss Elusive Species For More Than A Century? — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning)
- New Cat Species Identified in Bolivia, First in Over a Century — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- New cat species ‘Tilcayo’ identified in Bolivia, first in over a century — The Hindu (left-leaning)