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New wild cat species discovered, more may follow
Original: A new cat species was just discovered. Several more may follow
Researchers have described a new species of cat, according to a report by the conservation news outlet Mongabay, which says several additional cat species could be identified as further studies are completed. The finding suggests current classifications of wild cats may undercount true diversity. Details on where the animal was found and its traits have not been widely reported yet.
Why now: Discoveries of new mammal species are rare, and the prospect of more cat species pending is drawing attention from wildlife and science audiences.
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- A new cat species was just discovered. Several more may follow · news - Mongabay
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