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A tiny spotted wildcat kept as a pet by a Bolivian family turned out to be the first new living cat species discovered in over 100 years. The tilcayo, as locals already knew it, had been hiding in plain sight in Bolivia's remote Yungas mountains.
After a family accidentally adopted a wild kitten, scientists spent nearly a decade proving it belonged to a species never before known to science. The Leopardus tilcayo is the first truly new cat species identified in over a century.
A Bolivian biologist discovered the first new cat species in over a century after a local brought a "weird cat" to a wildlife sanctuary. The tilcayo, smaller than a housecat, had been hiding in plain sight in Bolivia's Yungas forests.
Scientists have discovered the tilcayo, the first new wildcat species identified in over a century. The adorable spotted cat, smaller than a house cat, has been living in Bolivia's cloud forests all along.
Scientists just identified a new species of wild cat in Bolivia's cloud forests, the first new living feline species discovered in over a century. The tiny tilcayo cat, smaller than most house cats, could help us save species we don't even know exist yet.
A mysterious spotted cat found by the roadside in Bolivia has turned out to be something remarkable: the first completely new cat species discovered in a century. Scientists are calling it Leopardus tilcayo, honoring the local name villagers have used for generations.
A leopard-spotted wildcat smaller than a house cat just became the first new feline species identified in over a century. The tilcayo, long known to Bolivian locals, was confirmed through genetic testing in the cloud forests where it lives.
Two women just became the first same-sex couple to legally marry in Bolivia after winning a landmark court case against their government. Their victory could open doors for marriage equality across the country.
When a 2022 drought drained his town's only reservoir, 16-year-old Rolando Ágreda had already restored eight traditional spring-fed pools that became the community's lifeline. His youth-led project is now part of a global movement proving ancient Indigenous water systems can solve modern climate challenges.
A rare, fox-like carnivore called the short-eared dog is helping scientists identify the Amazon's healthiest forests. Two decades of camera trap research in Bolivia shows this elusive species only thrives where forests remain large and connected.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced he will slash his monthly salary in half, bringing it down to about $1,750, as part of efforts to address weeks of anti-government demonstrations. While protesters continue demanding his resignation, the gesture highlights a leader willing to take personal financial hits during economic turbulence.
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz just announced he and his cabinet ministers will slash their salaries by 50 percent during a time of national tension. The move comes as citizens protest austerity measures, rising costs, and fuel shortages across the country.