Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A newly identified wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, has become a surprising tourist attraction at the Senda Verde wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia's Yungas region. Known affectionately as Tigrino, this small feline, measuring only 18 inches long and weighing 3 pounds, is easily stressed and kept away from crowds. Since its discovery, Tigrino has drawn visitors eager to see the first new wild cat species described in over a century. Sanctuary co-founder Marcelo Levy noted that Tigrino is now an ambassador for conservation, raising awareness about the protection of wild cats and their habitats in Bolivia's tropical forests.
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