Paolo Nogales-Ascarrunz

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Paolo Nogales-Ascarrunz is a Bolivian biologist known for her significant contributions to the discovery and classification of the newly identified cat species, Leopardus Tilcayo. Her journey began when she was alerted to a peculiar feline brought to a wildlife rescue station, initially thought to be a domestic cat. Through extensive research and genetic analysis, Nogales-Ascarrunz established that this cat represented a new species, marking the first discovery of a new cat species in over a century. Her work highlights the importance of species classification for conservation efforts and underscores the need to reassess the biodiversity within the Felidae family.