Cats that live in the snow
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 →
Tag Archives: scottish wildcat
What does the European wildcat eat?
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 →
Ironic that this wind farm will kill cats and birds
OPINION ON NEWS FROM THE SCOTSMAN: We know that one downside of the necessary expansion of wind farms is that they kill birds. We are also painfully aware that domestic and feral cats kill birds. Now we have a wind … Continue reading →
Recent video of rare Scottish wildcat kittens
Chris Usher, a hillwalker with a decent camera and good technique, spotted three wild cat kittens in the Cairngorms, Scotland. They definitely look like Scottish wildcats. They are quite stocky with thick tails and of the classic tabby coat. I … Continue reading →
Video described as the ‘rarest cats in the world playing’ is inaccurate
There is a cute video described by The Scottish Sun online newspaper as “Adorable video shows rarest cats in the world playing after being rescued by Scottish Wildcat Haven“. These are described as Scottish wildcat kittens. They were found in … Continue reading →
Wildcats to be reintroduced into England to cull grey squirrels!
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.
Continue reading →What wild cats live in England?
None in the wild. There are no wild cats living in England in the wild (there is one at Chester zoo – see video – but is it purebred?). What is left of the Scottish wildcat in the wild (even … Continue reading →
Sometimes The British Are Wrong to Let Their Cats Go Outside All the Time
The British are well-known for letting their domestic cat companions go outside at any time night or day. Almost all domestic cats in the UK are indoor/outdoor cats. It is part of the culture of Great Britain. It is in … Continue reading →
Some Scottish wildcats to be captured for captive breeding programmes
There is disagreement about how best to protect and conserve the progressively endangered Scottish wildcat. The Scottish wildcat is in a precarious situation. The species is becoming extinct and has been for many, many years. This is primarily because of … Continue reading →
The Scottish Wildcat’s Last Stand
A remote location on the West Coast of Scotland with the Google Maps address: Ardnamurchan Acharacle, Highland PH36, has been selected by the Scottish Wildcat Association in conjunction with the Aspinall Foundation as a remote enough place for the Scottish … Continue reading →