Kolokolo, a rare cat breed unique to Chile, was spotted

The kolokolo, Chile’s biological heritage and the only cat species in danger of extinction, was recorded by camera traps set up in the Elqui Valley. The sighting of this rare species created great excitement for wildlife researchers in the region.

The kolokolo, a species native only to Chile, is under serious threat due to habitat loss. These new records in the Elqui Valley could change the course of efforts to protect the species.