The Scottish wildcat or Kellas cat is the likely inspiration of the mythological Scottish creature Cat-sìth. Since the 13th century, it has been a symbol of Clan Chattan.

Persecuted for centuries, the Scottish wildcat is one of our most elusive carnivores, with perhaps as few as 115 wildcats remaining in Scotland.

Stealthy, rugged, not your average mog. The Scottish wildcat prowls select Scottish woods, spending its time hunting and protecting its territory. Known as the Highland tiger, this highly …

The Scottish wildcat is the only native feline still found in the UK and are similar in size to a domestic tabby cat, but larger and more robust. They are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN …

Learn about the elusive and endangered Scottish wildcats, their habitat, behavior, and the conservation efforts being made to protect them in Scotland.

Scottish wildcats inhabit a few small remote wooded highlands of Scotland. They are particularly active at night, and will prey on rabbits, voles and birds. The introduction of a very similar …

Facts about the Scottish Wildcat Scientific name: Felis silvestris At a glance A subspecies of the European Wildcat which crossed into Britain after the end of the last Ice Age. Impacted by …

Rarely seen and famously untameable, the wildcat (Felis silvestris silvestris) is an important predator of the Caledonian Forest, but is threatened by interbreeding with feral and hybrid …

The Scottish wildcat (Felis silvestris) is the United Kingdom's only native feline and rarest mammal. This elusive and territorial cat has been dubbed the 'Highland tiger'.

The UK’s only native cat and our rarest predator, the Scottish Wildcat (Felis silvestris) is one of our most iconic and elusive wild mammal species. Once widespread, the species is now on …