Researchers have named a new species of tiger cat, the tilcayo, in South America. The discovery is the first new cat species to be named in a century, according to New Scientist.
The tilcayo belongs to the group of South American tiger cats, which have long been considered enigmatic. With this addition, the total number of known tiger cat species rises to five.
New Scientist, which reported the finding, describes the animal as beautiful. The species adds to the known diversity of wild cats in the region.