Discovery of the tilcayo (October 6, 2026)

ℹ️ What? The discovery of a new wild cat species—the first described by scientists in over 100 years. 🐆

👤 Who? The tilcayo, a small, spotted wild cat that is smaller than a domestic cat, and Bolivian biologist Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz, who led the research with an international team.

🌍 Where? In Bolivia, in the Yungas—a humid, often cloud-covered mountain forest on the eastern slopes of the Andes. ⛰️

🕰️ When? The study officially classifying the tilcayo as a new species was published on Thursday, September 17, 2026, following years of analysis and research. 🔬

❓ Why is it important? Because you can only protect a species if you know it exists, and the tilcayo could be at risk.

🎯 Your goal for this activity is to learn a little more about the tilcayo.