Phylogenomics and Museomics Reveal Five Distinct Species of Tiger Cats in South America

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by Jonas Lesquart, Paola Nogales-Ascarunz

A scientific paper using genomic and museum-specimen data to argue that South American tiger cats comprise five distinct species, including the proposed Tilkayo lineage.

1 episode featuring Phylogenomics and Museomics Reveal Five Distinct Species of Tiger Cats in South America

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Evolutionary trade-offs shape cats, bears, and frogs
Across three very different animals, the episode examines how habitat, competition, reproduction, and information overload shape survival and mate choice.
Sep 23, 2026 · 1h 53m

1 episode featuring Phylogenomics and Museomics Reveal Five Distinct Species of Tiger Cats in South America

Evolutionary trade-offs shape cats, bears, and frogs