Tiny New Feline Species, the Tilcayo, Discovered in Bolivian Cloud Forests
Genetic analysis confirms the small cat, previously unknown to science, represents the first new feline species described in over a century.
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New Cat Species Discovered for First Time in a Century
The three-pound feline, named Leopardus tilcayo, resembles a miniature leopard and was identified in Bolivia.
New Wild Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia, Based on Single Known Individual
Genetic analysis confirmed the existence of the new species, previously unknown to science, after a cat found as a kitten was noticed to be unusual.
Tyrannosaurus Rex Footprints Discovered in North Dakota Badlands
A high school teacher identified fossilized tracks belonging to a Tyrannosaurus Rex in North Dakota's badlands.
Rare footage suggests humpback whales may experience grief
Researchers observed unusual behavior in a humpback whale mother mourning her calf off Australia's Gold Coast.
Earth's Center of Mass is Shifting Seasonally, NASA Warns
Fluctuations in water, ice, and air are causing Earth's center of mass to swivel by millimeters, potentially impacting satellite navigation.
Scientists Create Mice With Transplanted Human Brain Tissue
Researchers have successfully integrated lab-grown human brain organoids into bioengineered mice, opening new avenues for studying neurological disorders.
NASA Discovers Massive New Lunar Crater from Undetected Impact
The 728-foot-wide crater, the largest recent impact site in the solar system, offers insights for future lunar missions.
Rare Tree Seedlings Find New Home in Scotland
Conservation efforts aim to save a species native to Robinson Crusoe Island from extinction.