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Leopardus tilcayo: first new cat species in a century
By The BriefBrief · Sources (13)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 20, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Summary: The article highlights Leopardus tilcayo, a small South American feline newly identified as the first new cat species found in a century. It describes the animal’s appeal to internet audiences and explains why the species is considered special.
WHO: Leopardus tilcayo
WHAT: A newly identified South American cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, is featured as the first new cat species found in a century.
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: South America
WHY: Cause not yet established.
How this story developed (showing 5 of 5 earlier reports)
Sources (13):
ABC News,
Al Jazeera,
BBC News,
CBS News,
CNET News,
Deutsche Welle,
France 24,
Jerusalem Post,
NBC News,
New York Times,
Sky News,
The Guardian World,
The Hindu
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