Scientists in Bolivia discover new a species of cat
18 September - 5 mins
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Moncrieff
Scientists in Bolivia have identified a small wild cat with a leopard-like coat as a previously unknown species.
This is the first time in 100 years that a new species of cat has been discovered making it a momentous occasion.
Local communities call the feline "tilcayo," a nickname that inspired the cat's new scientific designation, Leopardus tilcayo.
Dr. Colin Lawton, Head of Zoology at the University of Galway joined Sean to talk about this huge discovery.
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