Officially, Earth boasts roughly two million species. Unofficially, scientists suspect there could be millions — perhaps over 100 million — more. Each year, scientists add thousands of new species to ...

Two Latin American tiger cat species were previously recognized by science in 2013: the southern tiger cat (Leopardus guttulus) and northern tiger cat (Leopardus tigrinus). Both are considered ...

Scientists have suspected a unique small cat roamed Central and South America for more than a decade, but it took intense genetic work and 40 experts to put all the pieces together. When Joel Sartore ...

The southern tiger cat (Leopardus guttulus) is at great risk due to the relentless destruction of its habitat, mainly caused by deforestation. Its distribution is limited to the Atlantic Forest, in ...

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