Rare Andean cat no longer exclusive to the Andes
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 16:31
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.