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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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   How do you identify a wildcat?

   • There are only two ways to indisputably identify a wildcat. You can measure the size of its brain — house cats, like other domestic animals, have evolved reductions in the parts of the brain associated with aggression, fear and overall reactivity.

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

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

   • When comparing a wildcat vs. domestic cat, note the African Wildcat's tail is longer than that of your feline companion. This helps with balance while climbing and chasing prey. Like their wild relative, however, the positioning and movement of your cat's tail can be used to communicate a mood, much like their eyes, ears and whiskers.

   Domestic Cats Vs. African Wildcats | Purina

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   Could a DNA test tell if a cat is a wildcat?

   • Geneticists at the university want to find a DNA test to define whether a cat is a pure-bred wildcat, which can be up to 4ft (1.22m) long. Senior lecturer in biology, Paul O'Donoghue, believes there might be fewer than 100 Scottish wildcats surviving in the wild - with their future threatened by inter-breeding with runaway domestic cats.

   When is a wildcat really a wildcat? - BBC News

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   What makes a house cat different from a wildcat?

   • Some house cats sport myriad colors, patterns and hair textures not seen in wildcats; others have distinctive physical features, like munchkins' short legs, Siameses' elongated faces or Persians' lack of muzzle. Yet many domestics appear basically indistinguishable from wildcats.

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

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   How many features does a wildcat have?

   • Seven features are scored out of three, which helps the identifier to tell the difference between a wildcat, a tabby domestic cat, and a hybrid of the two. The pelage scoring methodology was developed by Dr Andrew Kitchener, after he analysed over 100 wildcat skins that are owned by National Museums Scotland.

   Have you seen a wildcat? | Saving Wildcats - website

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   Aug 21, 2023 · There are only two ways to indisputably identify a wildcat. You can measure the size of its brain — house cats, like other domestic animals, have evolved reductions in the parts of the brain...

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   Have you seen a wildcat? If you think that you have seen a potential wildcat or wildcat hybrid, follow our quick guide below to help save the Highland tiger.

4. www.purina.com › articles › catDomestic Cats Vs. African Wildcats | Purina

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   May 16, 2024 · For most people, the term "wildcat" conjures up images of mountain lions or cheetahs, but are these animals really so different from the domestic tabby cat? Get to know felis silvestris lybica, commonly known as the African Wildcat, and you'll see the likenesses are remarkable.

5. catbeep.com › how-to-tell-if-your-cat-is-part-wildcatDecoding Feline Roots: How to Tell if Your Cat is Part Wildcat

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   Sep 14, 2023 · To determine if your cat has wildcat ancestry, look for distinguishing characteristics such as a muscular build, longer limbs, large paws with fur on the underside, and a distinctive striped or spotted coat pattern.

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6. www.bbc.co.uk › programmes › articlesWildcat spotting: how can you tell it’s not just a regular cat?

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   Oct 26, 2018 · The Scottish wildcat - beautiful, powerful, and on the edge of extinction. If you’re lucky enough to see one in the wild, how will you be able to tell it apart from a feral cat? Here are some...

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   Aug 29, 2012 · With claims that big cats are stalking the countryside, researchers are developing a DNA test to identify Scotland's pure-bred wildcats.

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   Aug 29, 2012 · By Sean Coughlan. BBC News education correspondent. With claims big cats are stalking the countryside, researchers are developing a DNA test to identify Scotland's pure-bred wildcats. There...