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This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Friday 18 September 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.
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The BBC reported on the discovery of a new species of wildcat in the forests of Bolivia, named Tigrino. The small feline had previously been mistaken for a type of tiger cat because of its similar spots and stripes. DNA testing revealed that it belonged to a species previously unknown to science. According to the reports, the cat was brought to an area called Santa Verde around ten years ago by a man who thought it was a kitten, and it was later recognised as not being a domestic cat. Researchers involved in the discovery said it shows that new species can still be found in familiar environments, not just remote locations, and they expressed hope that the finding would draw attention to smaller wildcats that face many of the same threats as larger, more charismatic species.
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| Claim | BBC News | BBC One |
|---|---|---|
| A new wildcat species named Tigrino was discovered in Bolivia. | ||
| The discovery is the first new wildcat species found in more than a century. | · | |
| The cat had previously been mistaken for a tiger cat because of its markings. | ||
| DNA analysis identified the cat as belonging to a previously unknown species. | ||
| The cat came to Santa Verde around ten years ago, brought by a man who thought it was a kitten. | ||
| Researchers stated that the discovery shows new species can be found in familiar surroundings, not only in remote areas. | ||
| Researchers hope the discovery will highlight the threats faced by smaller wildcat species. |
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