Q. Clouded Tiger Cat, recently seen in the news, is primarily found in which region?
Answer:
Southern Central American and Andean Mountain chains
Notes: A new species of tiger cat, the clouded tiger cat (Leopardus pardinoides) is recently discovered in Brazil, faces threats from deforestation and illegal hunting. Tiger cats, also known as oncillas, are small spotted cats native to Central and South America, weighing between 1.5 to 3 kilograms. The clouded tiger cat, found in southern Central American and Andean Mountain chains, has distinct features including long tail, short-round ears, and rich reddish/orangish/grayish-yellow fur with 'cloudy' rosettes.