Meet Earth’s newest wild cat species, the first named in over a century
AP News • 9/19/2026 – 9/20/2026
Summary
A new wild cat species has been identified, marking the first such naming in over a century. This announcement comes from AP News.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
22h
Age
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Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
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Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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