Newly identified Bolivian wildcat 'Tigrino' plays in his enclosure

Scientists have identified a previously unknown wildcat species in Bolivia, which they have named Leopardus tilcayo. The discovery involved a ten-year-old wildcat called Tigrino, who had been adopted by a family that mistakenly believed he was a domestic cat. Tigrino is now in an enclosure where he has been observed playing. This identification marks the official recognition of a new species within the region, highlighting the unexpected nature of the animal's initial domestic adoption.