The Tilcayo, a three-pound tiger cat known to local communities for generations, has been formally recognised as a distinct species after DNA analysis.
Researchers in Bolivia have identified a new species of wild cat, the Tilcayo, which lives in the Yungas cloud forest. The discovery, the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century, came after a rescued animal at a wildlife sanctuary was found to have distinct genetic and physical traits. Genetic testing revealed that South American tiger cats actually comprise five separate species rather than one or two.
The 146‑woman Power of Mama brigade, formed by NGO YIARI, patrols West Kalimantan’s peatlands, warning locals, calling out slash‑and‑burn and proving that women can lead the fight against Indonesia’s worst haze season.
A predicted record-strength El Niño is set to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to a farming sector already reeling from billions of pounds in losses.
The young apes, found thousands of kilometres from their native habitat, are receiving classical and soft tunes to help them acclimatise while authorities investigate a potential international trafficking ring.
The European Union's climate monitor says global temperatures averaged 1.65C above pre-industrial levels as Western Europe experienced its warmest summer.
