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 →
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 →
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 →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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
By D. Green Today (16th Nov. 2013) I heard the Scottish Wildcat was close to becoming extinct and it made me remember an experience I had when aged 8-10, on the South Downs in about 1976-1978, where I think I … Continue reading →
The Scottish Wildcat is almost extinct. At a guess there are 100 left in the wild in Scotland. When I started this website in 2007 there were an estimated 400. There are quite possibly none if we are honest. It … Continue reading →
I have feared this for years. The trouble with the Scottish wildcat, an extremely rare and critically endangered wild cat subspecies, is that it is able to mate with stray domestic and feral cats. The offspring look a bit different … Continue reading →
