New genetic research indicates that hybridization with domestic cats is putting the Scottish wildcat at serious risk of extinction. A 2023 study that analyzed whole genomes of modern, museum and ...

A man took to TikTok to share a clip of what he claims is the UK's rarest wild animal which he found during a trip to the ...

At least two lynx — a medium-sized wildcat that disappeared from Scotland hundreds of years ago — were spotted in the Scottish Highlands on Wednesday, raising concerns that a private breeder had ...

Ben the Vet has taken to social media to share the four cats he would never want to own due to issues with their ...

The IUCN lists this wild cat as Endangered, with only 1,378 mature individuals in the wild. A reduction in prey, habitat loss and fragmentation, and hunting are threats to this species. At a glance, ...

Scottish Wildcats ... cats and runaway pet cats that may also live in the countryside, but look closely, because their markings are unique. The giveaway clue is the wildcat's tail, with its ...

Looking for facts about Scottish fold cats? You're in the right place! Whether you've just welcomed one of these easygoing cats into your family, are considering adopting one, or simply can't get ...

Four lynx were illegally released into the wild last week with one of the big cats dying. But some believe the apex predator is already active in Scotland ...

Following their capture, the wild cats were taken to the Highland Wildlife Park before being moved to Edinburgh Zoo, where ...

A pair of lynx that were believed to have been deliberately set loose in the Scottish Highlands have been captured. The wild cats were spotted on Wednesday afternoon around two miles from a ...

At least two lynx, a medium-sized wildcat extinct ... illegal release of the cats. “The Lynx to Scotland Project is working to secure the return of lynx to the Scottish Highlands, but ...