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Saving Wildcats, a European partnership project led by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, is offering the chance to sponsor a wildcat for the first time since establishing its breeding centre at Highland Wildlife Park.
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A major step has been taken toward saving the Scottish wildcat from the brink of extinction as the first cat is introduced to a conservation ‘breeding for release centre’ at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park. Nell, a young female, arrived from Alladale Wilderness Reserve earlier this month as part of the Saving Wildcats project which aims … Read more
A tiny face peeking out from behind a bush is the first image captured of a lynx kitten born at Wild Place Project five weeks ago. The photograph, taken by Josh Biggs on a visit to Bear Wood – an ancient woodland project within Wild Place – reveals one of a litter of kittens, which … Read more
The Wildwood Trust near Canterbury is celebrating the arrival of four extremely rare wildcat kittens. Keepers are particularly pleased with how well first-time mum Jura is coping with her litter – the largest number bred to one mother at the charity. Wildcat Keeper Jack Poncé said; “We are so proud of our lovely kittens, two … Read more
A rare Scottish wildcat kitten has been born at Chester Zoo and cameras have captured the first footage . The female kitten is part of a breeding programme to save Britain’s rarest mammal and conservationists have welcomed the new arrival as “another lifeline for the species.” As few as 100 wildcats – also known as the ‘Highland … Read more
Cats Protection are appealing for knitters to help unwanted cats and kittens stay cosy this autumn and winter by making blankets and fun mouse toys as part of their knitting bee. The UK’s largest cat charity helps around 190,000 cats every year through a network of over 250 volunteer-led branches and 34 centres. The charity … Read more
Two rare Scottish wildcats born at The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo in April emerged from their den recently and have been busy exploring their habitat. The kittens will join a conservation breeding programme which it is hoped will save the iconic species from extinction in the wild through future reintroductions. David Barclay, … Read more
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