Are there Wildcats further south in England?

Are there Wildcats further south in England?

Reports of wildcats further south probably refer to feral cats, although unofficial releases cannot be ruled out. Estimates of wildcat abundance (numbers of individuals in the spring) across the UK, from Harris et al. (1995):

Are there wild cats in the UK?

The wildcat is Britain’s only remaining native cat species. It is similar to a domestic tabby but larger, stockier and with a black-banded bushy tail. It is restricted to Scotland, where it inhabits the forested margins of moorland.

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What is the difference between a wild cat and a domestic cat?

Darker, thicker body stripes with no white patches. Domestic cat has a tapering tail, whilst the wildcat has a cylindrical tail with a blunt dark tip. Dark stripes on the body and tail are usually wider and more obvious in wildcat. Domestic cat is slightly smaller than the wildcat.

How many times a year do wild cats have babies?

Wildcats produce only one litter a year. Kittens are weaned at 12 weeks and stay with their mother until about five months old. Wildcats can successfully hybridise with the domestic cat, which threatens the genetic purity of the species.

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