'Everybody Say Pspsps to Tilcayo': 21 Cat Memes Welcoming the New Cat Species to the Feline Family

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Celeste Mello • Writer and Editor
Sep 19, 2026 3:30 PM EDT

A new species of wild cat was discovered in Bolivia's cloud forest, the Yungas forest. Leopardus tilcayo is a new cat species discovered by scientists for the first time in more than a century.

Pspspsps is what everyone is thinking about right now. 

People were thrilled by the new cat, so they asked the wildlife sanctuary that is taking care of him how the story went. The sanctuary Senda Verde explained on their socials that Tilcayo is the name local people use for the species and that Tigrino is the individual currently under their care. The cat was taken from the wild by a man who mistakenly thought he was a domestic cat. The man soon realized he had captured a wild animal, and when he found out it was not a regular cat, he gave it to Senda Verde. Now, the sanctuary has received a large number of donations for Tigrino, since people loved him and we all want him to have a good life. Long live Tigrino!

How are there more cat species in the world? The planet kept one tiny spotted feline hidden in a cloud forest. Finding out that the world contains one more kind of cat feels like a surprise bonus from nature. By the way, this is a very catlike story. Existing quietly for ages and then, out of the blue, allowing humans to notice when they finally catch up? Sounds like something a cat would do. 

There is still a lot to learn from this species. What we know now is that the tilcayo weighs around three pounds and measures about 18 inches, making it smaller than the average house cat. It has the appearance of a tiny leopard that could disappear beneath your couch. But he belongs in the forest habitat, so we should admire him from a respectful distance. Recent findings suggest that they are active at night and eat small rodents, but their population size and many details of their behavior remain unknown. For now, I would welcome them to the feline family with a virtual pspspsps.

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  • 01

    This counts as good news

    A new species of cat has been discovered for the first time in over 100 years A Bolivian man brought the tilcayo tiger cat to a local sanctuary after mistaking it for a domestic kitten
    via memezar
  • 02
    the best part is that he's not even a kitten, they discovered a new cat species that are just naturally little guys
    via memezar
  • 03
    okay but can we pet the cat or no?
    via memezar
  • 04
    We got new cats before GTA6
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  • 05
    pspsps
    via todayyearsold
  • 06
    they finally found out about my weird cousin some days you'll be thinking the whole world has gone to shi and then they go and find a new cat, incredible >New cat drops >immediately takes loaf position Yep, that's a cat alright
    via memezar
  • 07
    It's only 18 inches and 3 pounds which means about the size of a rusty spotted wildcat oh my god
    via todayyearsold
  • 08

    I LOVE YOU NEW CAT

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  • 09
    New cat species discovered for the first time in 100 years. nugget @nugget i dont care if its dangerous, i want one
    via nugget
  • 10

    Bro trying to be all mystical in the jungle. Nope. Straight to the internet.

    The Tilcayo tiger cat was first brought to a Bolivian wildlife sanctuary after a local man found it as a kitten and mistook it for a domestic cat. The sanctuary later contacted a biologist about what they described as a 'weird cat'
    via nugget
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    P THE FIRST NEW CAT IN 100 YEARS JUST DROPPED
    via pubity
  • 12
    heavyfortress @heavyfortress NEW CAT DROPPED I REPEAT NEW CAT DROPPED THIS IS NOT A DRILL ITS IN FACT A CAT
    via @heavyfortress
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    A new species of cat has been discovered for the first time in over 100 years A Bolivian man brought the tilcayo tiger cat to a local sanctuary after mistaking it for a domestic kitten Poplurst @Poplurst How tf are we still finding new species ???
    via poplurst
  • 14
    bro looks so P ED that he's been discovered
    via poplurst
  • 15
    everyone say pspsps to tilcayo
    via iflscience
  • 16
    Comix by ChloeTM @Chloe_in_pink. 4h There's a new cat out that's supposed to be nuts. ☐ National Geographic @NatGeo 10h New cat alert! A call from a wildlife sanctuary about a "weird cat" has led to the first new cat species discovered in over 100 years in Bolivia's Yu...
    via @Chloe_in_pink
  • 17
    If not pet, why pet-shaped?
    via poplurst
  • 18

    Release date?

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    Leopardus tilcayo, or the tilcayo, lives in Bolivia's Yungas forests. It measures about 46 cm (18 inches) long and weighs roughly 1.4 kg (3 pounds), making it smaller than the average domestic cat. Leopardus tilcayo Weight: 1.4 kg (3 lb) Length: 46 cm (18 in) Domestic cat Weight: 4-5 kg (9-11 lb) Length: 46 cm (18 in)
    via todayyearsold
  • 20
    Definitely seen this guy in Minecraft
    via todayyearsold
  • 21
    can I have 1 (one)?
    via mygalleryofinterests

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