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Scientists Identify First New Feline Species in a Century

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“A three-pound wildcat with leopardlike spots from Bolivia who once lived briefly as a house pet isn’t just adorable. He is also, scientists say, the standard-bearer for the first new feline species discovered in a century. The cat himself is named Tigrino, and his species is called tilcayo. Several other cat species have gained official […] The post Scientists Identify First New Feline Species in a Century appeared first on Human Progress.

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