The first new cat species discovered in 100 years

It's Leopardus tilcayo aka 'tilcayo tiger cat' and it's very cute. Wikipedia doesn't have a page dedicated to it yet.

Bonus pics: https://www.newscientist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SEI_...

https://media.zenfs.com/en/live_science_953/73a4cafd69e9e863...

https://media.zenfs.com/en/live_science_953/1fea354ba7a8db69...

https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/get/maximage/20260917_17896627...

On a related paw, Leopardus guigna (güiña) in Anticura goes by the cute name of kodkod:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodkod#/media/File:Leopardus_g...

Positively tiny. Really makes you wonder what else is still out there.

Also an amusing disjoint between it being called "tiger" cat but having leopard spots. At least the latin name is more on point.

Awwwww pspspspsps kitty kitty ^_^

Desperately trying to find a video with the original meowing sound...

That's a good looking kitty!

https://archive.ph/cgMTM

I for one welcome our new feline Overlords.

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What is the big deal? We discover new species of dog every few months (it is not a "pitbull", but american mini fox bully!)

The same with cats. They can cross breed and only differ in color and spots on fur!