Scientists Discovered A New Cat-Fox Species Which Was Previously Believed To Be A Myth

For centuries, stories recounted by shepherds living in Corsica about meter-long cats with long sharp teeth that would attack ewes and goats at night were dismissed as a myth. However, in 2008 one such cat was accidentally caught in a chicken coop which encouraged scientists to extend their research of the new cat species.

The cat-fox also has much longer canine teeth, short whiskers, and wide ears. Another important distinguishable feature is their tail with four rings and a black tip. Chief environmental technician of the National Hunting and Wildlife Office, Pierre Bendetti couldn't hide his excitement over the find of the animal. "It's a wonderful discovery," he told AFP. After all, he got to hold the fox-cat which is believed to be a brand new cat species.