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Highland Wildcat (Felis silvestris grampia)
The Scottish or Highland wildcat
(Felis
sylvestris grampia) is one of Britain’s most endangered species and only
remaining native feline! Part of Scottish history and heritage, the wildcat has
populated Britain for over 9000 years and long been admired by the folk of the
Scottish Highlands.
One of the main threats to the
species is hybridization, as Highland wildcats often breed with domestic cats. Not only does is it damaging to the genetic
integrity of the species, it can seriously compromise the physiology of the
animal, causing pain and suffering throughout its life. A progressive neutering
program is underway, as is a conservation program sponsored by the RZSS (Royal
Zoological Society of Scotland).
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Tuesday, 6 January 2015
Wild Thing !
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