CenterMostly Factual
The Straits TimesNews report · Sep 18, 5:59 AM
New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
It measures about 46 cm long and weighs around 1.4kg, making it smaller than the average domestic cat.
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New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
Some headlines provide descriptive details about the newly discovered cat species and its behavior, while others remain more factual about the identification.
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MOSTLY SAME
As of September 18, 2026 at 7:42 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened It measures about 46 cm long and weighs around 1.4kg, making it smaller than the average domestic cat.
The headline split The left frames it as "New wildcat species identified for the first time in more than a century". The right frames it as "New cat species discovered for first time in 100 years as tiny wild Tilcayo seen prowling...".
Match confidence High confidence. 6 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
6 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceMild
45/99 — small wording differences, not a major framing split.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftNew wildcat species identified for the first time in more than a century
The Independent · Center-left · News report
CenterNew cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
The Straits Times · Center · News report
Right / center-rightNew cat species discovered for first time in 100 years as tiny wild Tilcayo seen prowling in Bolivian forest
The Sun (US) · Right · News report
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The Sun (US)News report · Sep 18, 7:42 AM
New cat species discovered for first time in 100 years as tiny wild Tilcayo seen prowling in Bolivian forest
tiny wild Tilcayoprowling
A TINY spotted cat hiding in Bolivia's misty forests has been unmasked as a completely new species for the first time in 100 years. The elusive feline is smaller than the average house cat...
Center-rightMixed
Daily MailNews report · Sep 18, 7:12 AM
Little big cat is the first new feline species found in a century: Tiny Tilcayo is seen prowling around Bolivian cloud forest
Little big catTiny Tilcayoprowling
The feline, known as the tilcayo by local communities, measures just 18 inches (46cm) long and weighs around 3lb (1.4kg), making it smaller than the average domestic cat.
Center-leftMostly Factual
The IndependentNews report · Sep 18, 6:32 AM
New wildcat species identified for the first time in more than a century
Known to local communities as the Tilcayo, the cat was found in Bolivia's lush Yungas forest
Center-leftMostly Factual
NDTVNews report · Sep 18, 5:13 AM
In A First In Over A Century, New Cat Species Identified In Bolivia
It measures about 18 inches (46 cm) long and weighs around 3 pounds (1.4 kg), making it smaller than the average domestic cat.
CenterMostly Factual
Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Sep 18, 4:16 AM
New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
Leopardus tilcayo is the first new living cat species named and described in more than a century.
Details45/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 6 sources
45/99 Wording GapHigh confidence6 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 6 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
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Sep 18, 4:16 AM: Al Jazeera English joined the source map.
Sep 18, 5:13 AM: NDTV joined the source map.
Sep 18, 5:59 AM: The Straits Times joined the source map.
Sep 18, 6:32 AM: The Independent joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 45/99 and story health is stable · 6 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.