Officially, Earth boasts roughly two million species, but scientists suspect millions more, potentially over 100 million, are yet to be discovered.
Each new species discovered is a unique answer to survival on Earth, and the race is on to describe these species before they potentially go extinct.
The clouded tiger-cat's discovery involved collaborative efforts across 40 scientists, revealing its genetic distinctness, as it inhabits the Andes, unlike known tiger-cat species.
Climate change intensifies the urgency to document new species, as many may face extinction shortly after being recognized.
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