Scientific American Reports Discovery of First New Cat Species in Over a Century

Scientific American has reported the identification of what it describes as the first new species of cat discovered in more than 100 years.

According to the publication, the newly recognized animal is smaller than a domestic house cat but displays spotted markings similar to those of a leopard.

Scientific American did not provide further details in the excerpt reviewed, including the cat's scientific name, the location where it was found, or the researchers involved in the discovery.

The identification of a new cat species is notable because such discoveries are rare; taxonomists have not classified a new felid species in over a century, per the report.

This report is based on an excerpt from Scientific American's original article. Additional details on the discovery, including peer-reviewed research findings, habitat information, and conservation status, were not available in the material reviewed.