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- 1Endangered wild cat threatened by SpaceX expansion in Texas●An endangered wild cat faces a new threat: SpaceX’s expansion in Texas
Conservationists are raising concerns that SpaceX's growing operations in Boca Chica, Texas, could endanger the ocelot, an endangered wild cat found in the region. The company's expansion of its Starbase launch facilities near the Mexican border is drawing scrutiny over its impact on local wildlife habitats.
- 2New wild cat species discovered, more may follow●A new cat species was just discovered. Several more may follow
Researchers have described a new species of cat, according to a report by the conservation news outlet Mongabay, which says several additional cat species could be identified as further studies are completed. The finding suggests current classifications of wild cats may undercount true diversity. Details on where the animal was found and its traits have not been widely reported yet.