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1. treesforlife.org.uk › scottish-wildcat-factsScottish wildcat facts and information - Trees for Life

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   Rarely seen and famously untameable, the wildcat (Felis silvestris silvestris) is an important predator of the Caledonian Forest, but is threatened by interbreeding with feral and hybrid domestic cats. Distribution. Conservation Status. Physical Characteristics & Behaviour.

2. factanimal.com › scottish-wildcat8 Scottish Wildcat Facts - Fact Animal

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   Since the ‘80s, the Scottish wildcat was protected in Scotland and has been listed as a priority species since 2007. It’s considered Critically endangered and possibly functionally extinct in the wild now, but captive breeding might hold the key to its survival.

   • Habitat: Temperate forest, mixed woodlands
   • Location: Northern and Eastern Scotland

   • Lifespan: 15 years in captivity
   • Size: Up to 65 cm (26 in)

3. www.wildcathaven.com › scottish-wildcatMeet the Rarest Cat in the World — Wildcat Haven

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   The dog owner insisted the wildcat’s paws were virtually the same size as the dog’s and that the cat itself was far larger than they expected a wildcat to be. The description of markings, banded tail etc. made it clear it couldn’t be one of the UK’s famed “alien big cats”.

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4. wildexplained.com › animal-encyclopedia › exploringExploring the European Wildcat: A Fascinating Species

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   Sep 14, 2023 · The European wildcat, also known as Felis silvestris, is a small carnivorous mammal native to Europe. This elusive creature shares similarities with domestic cats but exhibits distinct features and behaviors that set it apart. The European wildcat is a genetically distinct subspecies of the wildcat family.

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5. www.woodlandtrust.org.uk › scottish-wildcatScottish wildcat (Felis silvestris) - Woodland Trust

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   The Scottish wildcat is a small feline with brown mottled fur and markings similar, but not identical, to that of a domestic tabby. It has a distinctive thick, blunt tail with a black tip and rings. Not to be confused with: domestic cats. The wildcat is stockier and more muscular.

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6. www.nathab.com › wildlife-guide › scottish-wildcatScottish Wildcat Facts | Scotland Wildlife Guide - Nat Hab

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   Browse our Scotland wildlife guide to learn about the physical characteristics, behaviors, feeding habits and conservation of rare Scottish wildcats.

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   What does a wildcat look like?

   • The wildcat looks very similar to a very large tabby cat, but it is stockier with a fluffier, blunt tail. Distinct banding on the tail and markings on the body enable spotters to tell true wildcats apart from domestic hybrids Wildcats are restricted to small parts of the Scottish Highlands, where they feeds on rabbits and ground-nesting birds.

   Wildcat | Mammal | Species profile - Scottish Wildlife Trust

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   What is a Scottish wildcat?

   • The Scottish wildcat is a distinct variety, or (in the view of some experts) subspecies, of the wildcat (Felis silvestris), which occurs over much of Eurasia and parts of Africa.

   Scottish wildcat facts and information - Trees for Life

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   Is the Scottish wildcat wiped out by breeding with domestic cats?

   • David Grimm (2023), “ The Scottish wildcat has been wiped out by breeding with domestic cats”, Science. BBC (2021), “Scottish ‘Highland Tiger’ wildcat more endangered than Asian cousin ”, YouTube. “European Wildcat ”, IUCN Red List.

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   Can you catch a wildcat in the wild?

   • You have to be extremely lucky to catch a glimpse of a wildcat in the wild. Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981, listed under CITES Appendix II and classified as a Priority Species in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.

   Wildcat | Mammal | Species profile - Scottish Wildlife Trust

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   Is a wildcat a tabby cat?

   • Not to be confused with: domestic cats. The wildcat is stockier and more muscular. It has longer legs and a larger, flatter head with ears that stick out to the side. Fur markings can also help identification: wildcats do not have white feet or stomachs, and do not have a line down their tails, unlike tabby cats.

   Scottish Wildcat (Felis silvestris) - Woodland Trust

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   What does a Scottish wildcat look like?

   • The fur of the Scottish wildcat is a great deal thicker than that of a domestic cat. It displays very distinctive solid black and brown stripes. Spots, broken stripes or white fur are all indications of hybridisation (cross-mating) with domestic cats.

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8. scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk › species › wildcatWildcat | Mammal | Species profile - Scottish Wildlife Trust

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   Wildcats are restricted to small parts of the Scottish Highlands, where they feeds on rabbits and ground-nesting birds. A very shy animal, almost entirely nocturnal and found on moorland and in woodlands. You have to be extremely lucky to catch a glimpse of a wildcat in the wild.