Saving The Scottish Wildcat From Extinction

In the wilds of Scotland lives the elusive Scottish wildcat, denoted scientifically as Felis silvestris grampia and colloquially as the “Highland tiger.” Considered as one of the planet’s most endangered animals, and possibly the world’s rarest feline, it is estimated that there are fewer than 50 purebred F. s. grampia individuals left, which accounts for their vulnerability.

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  • Wildcat night hunt footage reveals stalking behaviour
    Footage believed to show a Scottish wildcat hunting in the wild at night for the first time shows previously unknown behaviour, a conservation group says. Wildcat Haven said the video captured at ...
    04/22/2024 - 11:11 am | View Link
  • Critically endangered wildcats being released in the UK
    Critically endangered wildcats are being released into the UK wild in a bid to save them from extinction. Saving Wildcats (#SWAforLife) is a European partnership project dedicated to UK wildcat ...
    04/17/2024 - 10:32 pm | View Link
  • Scottish wildcat population could get a Spanish boost
    Scotland’s critically endangered wildcat population is due to be bolstered by using animals from Spain, it has been revealed. Preparations are being made to enable wildcats born in captivity in ...
    04/14/2024 - 12:01 pm | View Link
  • A story of Scottish wildcats
    The greatest threat to Scottish wildcats is not that they will be destroyed by violent altercations with wolves or hunters. It is that they will be seduced by the amorous approaches of other, less ...
    04/11/2024 - 3:43 am | View Link
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