Posts Tagged ‘scottish wildcat’
Saving the wildcats – Scotland’s Highland tiger
For someone who initially had no particular interest in wildcats, I finished this book feeling massively concerned for their welfare and vulnerability. Marianne Taylor delves into the fascinating lives of Scottish wildcats in her Highland journey, during which she hopes to catch sight of these elusive animals. They face alarming endangerment so a need for…
Read MoreWildcat kitten rescued after being caught by farmer
A third Scottish wildcat kitten has been rescued in Aberdeenshire by conservation group Wildcat Haven. It was caught in a live trap by a farmer investigating the loss of several chickens and immediately passed onto Wildcat Haven. There was no sign of a mother near the location and the young kitten appeared to have been…
Read MoreViews wanted on conservation in the Cairngorms
Time’s running out for those who want to have their say on the next Cairngorms Nature Action Plan. Launched in May 2013, Cairngorms Nature is a partnership that brings people and organisations together with the aim of driving forward conservation projects in the Park. It has seen a great deal achieved within the first five…
Read MoreScottish Wildcat documentary filmed at Aigas Field Centre
A new feature length documentary by Bellatrix Photography and Film Ltd has been filmed at Aigas Field Centre where renowned conservationist John Lister-Kaye, who features in the documentary, and Aigas Staff Naturalist Louise Hughes are leading a captive breeding programme for Scottish Wildcats. Aigas is one of five captive-breeding centres in the Scottish Wildcat Conservation…
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