New wild cat species discovered

Scientists have confirmed the discovery of the first new cat species to be identified in a century. The Tilcayo wild cat inhabits the cloud forests of Bolivia. Only one confirmed living member of the species is known but scientists believe others exist. We speak to our environment correspondent and to those whose job it is to research animals that are nearly extinct.

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(Photo: A Leopardus tilcayo cat, a newly identified species through research led by National Geographic Explorer Paola Nogales Ascarrunz, walks at the Senda Verde animal refuge in the Yungas region, Bolivia, 1 September, 2026. Credit: Fernando Faciole/National Geographic/vReuters)

Presenter: James Reynolds