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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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   Scottish Wildcat Facts Overview. Scottish wildcats inhabit a few small remote wooded highlands of Scotland. They are particularly active at night, and will prey on rabbits, voles and birds. The introduction of a very similar animal has all-but spelled the end for this critically endangered wild cat.

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

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

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

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   How do Scottish wildcats breed? Scottish wildcats are largely solitary but are more sociable during the mating season, which occurs from January to March. During this period males will search out females to mate with. Wildcats produce a litter of between one and eight kittens after a gestation period of around two and a half months.

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

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   The Scottish wildcat evolved from a population of European wildcats which became isolated by the English Channel over 9000 years ago. They are the largest of the wildcat family and can be double the size of a domestic pet cat and infinitely more ferocious.

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5. www.livescience.com › animals › catsWhat is the difference between a pet cat and a wildcat?

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   Aug 21, 2023 · Every domestic cat — the lovable fur babies of the pet world — is descended from the African wildcat, a species so similar to our household pets that if you saw one from your kitchen window ...

6. savingwildcats.org.uk › frequently-asked-questionsSaving Wildcats | Frequently Asked Questions

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   How do we know if a cat is a wildcat? Due to interbreeding between wildcats and domestic cats (feral or pet), there are some wild-living cats that have a mixture of wildcat and domestic cat genes and characteristics. These are called hybrids.

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   Is your cat a wildcat?

   • But not our feline companions. Every domestic cat — the lovable fur babies of the pet world — is descended from the African wildcat, a species so similar to our household pets that if you saw one from your kitchen window, your first thought would be "Look at that beautiful cat in the backyard," not "How'd that African wildcat get to New Jersey?"

   What is the difference between a pet cat and a wildcat?

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   Are Wildcats domestic cats?

   • Due to interbreeding between wildcats and domestic cats (feral or pet), there are some wild-living cats that have a mixture of wildcat and domestic cat genes and characteristics. These are called hybrids. Saving Wildcats uses a combination of assessing coat markings (pelage scoring) and genetic tests to identify wildcats.

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   Do cats breed with wild cats?

   • They are particularly active at night, and will prey on rabbits, voles and birds. The introduction of a very similar animal has all-but spelled the end for this critically endangered wild cat. Domestic cats bring with them diseases, but they also breed with the wild cat, diluting the gene pool and making conservation very complicated.

   8 Scottish Wildcat Facts - Fact Animal

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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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   Are Wildcats bigger than domestic cats?

   • Most sources state that wildcats are up to 50% larger than a domestic cat. Given that domestic cats vary in size a great deal, this description is of limited value. It adds further difficulty to the answer when you consider that these observations have been made by people observing hybrids which were mistaken as wildcats.

   Meet the Rarest Cat in the World — Wildcat Haven

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   What makes a Scottish wildcat special?

   • Like all cats they have superb hearing, retractable claws, exceptional night vision and a powerful body conducive to sprinting and pouncing. Scottish wildcats epitomise the solitary, independent super-predator and the mysterious and wild spirit of the Highlands in a way that no other animal can. Size: How big is the Scottish Wildcat?

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8. 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.