An elusive species of feline has been discovered to inhabit a much bigger range than was ever previously imagined. The rare and enigmatic Andean cat (Leopardus jacobita) was once thought to be ...

Meet the world’s most unique and rare cat breeds. Meet the world’s most unique and rare cat breeds. By Sakshi Sah Published Jun 17, 2025. ... Andean Mountain Cat. Photo Credit: X/@VagrantTravels.

The Andean mountain cat mostly eats rodents. Around 50% of its diet is made up of mountain viscachas, a long-eared rodent that looks a little like a rabbit. The IUCN lists this wild cat as Endangered, ...

According to the project, the wild cat is the third-largest in Chile, behind the puma and the Andean mountain cat. This high-altitude resident is particularly unique among wild felines, as it has ...

The Andean cat is one of the most endangered felines in the world, with an estimated 1,500 individuals left. One of the main reasons for it to be nearing extinction is hunting to avoid livestock ...

Mountain lion. Cougar. Puma. The big cat with many names deals in death. But in San Guillermo National Park, Argentina, Puma concolor is bringing the high Andean habitat back to life. A mix of ...

Up in the Andean mountain range in the San Juan province in Argentina, the San Guillermo Provincial Reserve was initially created in 1972 with the goal to conserve and protect the Vicuña, a native ...

A new species of tiger cat, the clouded tiger cat, discovered in Brazil, faces threats from deforestation and illegal hunting. Its small size and distinctive coat captivate scientists and animal ...