Rare Andean Cat No Longer Exclusive to the Andes
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 14:00
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Once thought to exclusively inhabit its namesake mountain range, the threatened Andean cat--a house cat-sized feline that resembles a small snow leopard in both appearance and habitat--also frequents the Patagonian steppe at much lower elevations, according to a new study published by the Wildlife Conservation Society and partners.