Tiny Tilcayo: What you need to know about the new 1.4-kg cat species discovered after 100 years, initially mistaken for a kitten and fed noodles and rice

Scientists have formally named and described a new wild cat species in Bolivia. This small, slender cat, known locally as Tilcayo, was identified after genetic analysis. Local communities had known about this animal for generations before its scientific discovery. Researchers are now working to understand the population size and conservation needs of this new species. The discovery highlights the potential for further undiscovered species in threatened ecosystems.