2019
NH8003 : RZSS HWP - Scottish Wildcat - Felis silvestris silvestris
taken 5 years ago, near to Insh, Highland, Scotland
RZSS HWP - Scottish Wildcat - Felis silvestris silvestris
Although internationally the Wildcat is considered of "Least Concern" for conservation, the Scottish Wildcat is listed as Endangered in the UK being primarily threatened by hybridization with domestic cats. This has added to their already drastic reduction through habitat loss and persecution. It is thought that there may be as few as 400 true Scottish Wildcats left in the wild.
The cat seen here is one of several in captivity at the Highland Wildlife Park near Kingussie, Inverness-shire.
RZSS HWP = Royal Zoological Society of Scotland - Highland Wildlife Park
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