Event Brief
New wild cat species identified in Bolivia
By The BriefBrief · Sources (9)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Summary: A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in South America, marking the first such discovery for more than 100 years. The finding expands knowledge of wild cat diversity in the region.
WHO: Researchers who identified the previously unknown wild cat species
WHAT: Identification of a previously unknown wild cat species in South America
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
WHERE: Bolivia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)
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