A Tilcayo tiger cat (Leopardus tilcayo) is seen at the Senda Verde wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia's Yungas region, near Coroico, Bolivia, on September 22, 2026. Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher told AFP on September 22. The Tilcayo tiger cat, a small feline with a spotted, leopard-like coat, was identified in the mountainous Yungas region near the capital La Paz. (Photo by AIZAR RALDES / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images

Good morning everyone –

We’re on Day 4 of the international break and I’m already breaking out the kitten content.

Major news broke out last week about a new kitten discovery:

According to this feature in NatGeo, a new cat species was discovered for the first time in more than a century.

Leopardus tilcayo — or the tilcayo tiger cat — is smaller than your typical domestic feline and lives in a Bolivian forest. It’s got these cute little spots. In fact, the cat was actually initially mistaken to be a domestic kitten, NBC News reported. A man had tried to feed it but took it to a sanctuary after realising he was unable to take care of it.

And, according to researchers, the new species of cat is believed to be in danger.

It’s a really great looking cat with some sharp-looking teeth, lovely brown eyes and black stripes on its head. It’s just a shame the videos we have it so far don’t show the kitty in action, but maybe it’s something we’ll see more of the more we learn about it.

Fitzie’s track of the day: Look What The Cat Dragged In, by Poison

And now for your links:

Jack P-B, pt.1 ($$): “England captain Harry Kane eyes combining MLS stint with NFL kicker role”

Jack P-B et al, pt. 2 ($$): “Tottenham to lose another executive of Daniel Levy era as revenue chief departs”

Football London: “Jan Paul van Hecke has passed first Roberto De Zerbi test but next Tottenham challenge awaits”

BBC: “Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent”

Goal: “Wayne Rooney warns Man Utd it would be ‘disappointing’ to lose ‘special talent’ JJ Gabriel to European giants”

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