title: Evolution: a new cat species emerges.
abstract: The complex ongoing process of species development is highlighted by the description of a new felid species, Leopardus guttulus, from Brazil. Broad molecular genetic assessments affirm reproductive isolation and separation in nature, the hallmark of species recognition.
authors.affiliation: Theodosius Dobzhansky Center for Genome Bioinformatics, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, 199004, Russia; Oceanographic Center Nova Southeastern University, Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33004, USA. Electronic address: lgdchief@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.affiliation: Theodosius Dobzhansky Center for Genome Bioinformatics, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, 199004, Russia.
authors.forename: Klaus-Peter
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Koepfli
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D045989:Felidae / Q000235:genetics*; D006824:Hybridization, Genetic; D012726:Sexual Behavior, Animal