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Picture of a European wildcat

PoC avatarPosted on January 19, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 19, 2021

As this photograph was taken in what appears to be a German zoo, I will presume that it is a European wildcat. It as taken by Melanie Kahl of BUND Bundesverband for the BUND Wildkatzen-Symposium 2016. That is the Bund … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildcat | Tagged african asian wildcat, african wildcat, cat domestication, european wildcat, pictures of cats

European wildcat in western Switzerland threatened by mating with domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on September 30, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 30, 2020

We know that the Scottish wildcat is either extinct in the wild in Scotland or very nearly so because of long-term hybridisation with domestic and feral cats. These two species i.e. the wildcat and the domestic cat readily mate. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildcat | Tagged cat genetics, DNA, european wildcat, european wildcat conservation and threats, genetics, Hybrid Cats, hybridization, switzerland | Leave a reply

Cats that live in the snow

PoC avatarPosted on August 9, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 10, 2020

I am referring to wild cat species and secondly there is no cat species which only lives in the snow all the time. I guess that is common sense but the wild cat species listed, of which there are 12, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wild Cat Species | Tagged andean mountain cat, bengal tiger, bobcat, canada lynx, chinese desert cat, european wildcat, manul, pallas cat, Pampas Cat, puma, scottish wildcat, snow, snow leopard, wild cat habitats, wild cat species | Leave a reply

What does the European wildcat eat?

PoC avatarPosted on July 25, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 25, 2020

There have been many reports that this small wild cat species is primarily a rodent catcher. They do also feed on larger animals such as young deer, rabbits and hares. To add some detail: in the Carpathian mountains wildcats mainly … Continue reading →

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Wildcat to be reintroduced to England’s Derwent valley at Cattiside?

PoC avatarPosted on September 14, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 14, 2019

There is talk about the reintroduction of the beautiful wildcat, which was once native to England, to the Derwent valley at a particular place, appropriately called Cattiside. This is said to be the last-known Derbyshire location of native wildcats centuries … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildcat | Tagged conservation, european wildcat, uk, wildcat conservation | Leave a reply

‘Cat-fox’ said to be a new wild cat species in Corsica’s mountains

PoC avatarPosted on June 14, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 16, 2019

The experts say that this is a new species of small wild cat living in the Asco Valley, Corsica but the animal behaves like a domestic cat (if not tranquillised) and looks like a hybridised European wildcat.

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Posted in Small Wild Cat Species | Tagged european wildcat, France, small wild cat, small wild cat species, small wildcat

Wildcats to be reintroduced into England to cull grey squirrels!

PoC avatarPosted on April 9, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 9, 2018

There is a proposal by a millionaire backer to reintroduce wildcats into England with the intention of (1) rectifying a moral wrong and (2) killing grey squirrels. Michael Gove the environment secretary is in favour apparently.

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European Wildcat

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJanuary 5, 2018

See this image and a full, detailed description of the European wildcat. Is this a hybrid? Initial Points The taxonomy of the wildcat has been, and still is, in dispute. Taxonomy, in this instance, means the scientific classification of the … Continue reading →

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European Wildcat Habitat and Hunting

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJuly 22, 2012

European Wildcat Habitat and Hunting: Photo of Scottish Wildcat and offspring by Keith Marshall (Flickr) I have covered description and distribution of the European wildcat. This page deals with habitat and hunting. The European wildcat lives in a wide range … Continue reading →

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European Wildcat Description

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 21, 2018

Although still being debated, the European wildcat (felis silvestris silvestris) is currently considered to be one of five subspecies2 of the wildcat according to the most recent DNA analysis (2007 Macdonald et al). The others are the Asian wildcat (felis silvestris … Continue reading →

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