Fern did such a wonderful job - she's very talented π»
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A mixed-media illustration shows a domestic cat and a wildcat cuddling in a grassy field, surrounded by trees made of bark and twigs. Two other wildcats watch, discussing if it's "unnatural."
Forbidden love π«
Last year, 11-year-old Fern's incredible piece of artwork was one of the winning entries of the primate-age wildcat art contest π¨
It highlights how wildcats are threatened by interbreeding and disease from domestic cats. Neutering and vaccinating your pet can help save them π»
Cat-Fiadhaich "Wildcat" π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Just like wildcats, Scotlandβs native language, Scottish Gaelic, is sadly endangered.
To celebrate #WorldGaelicWeek, and the wildcat's long history as part of Scottish culture, the team wanted to highlight @cairngormsconnect.bsky.social's recent blog β¬οΈ
savingwildcats.org.uk/about-saving-wildcats/clinging-by-a-claw
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Two wildcat kittens playfully interact on a forest floor with scattered branches and greenery. Their expressions are lively and curious.
![A group of seven people stand in a dimly lit room beside a bright projector screen displaying a forest scene. One person holds a neon green sign that reads "We [heart] wildcats," conveying enthusiasm and support.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rq6cak6ibzkm2afw322yjlsp/bafkreig5j6m3ac3bxwosurffadehg2j57sbo574qbwlr6vxgcdim6wpayy@jpeg)
A group of seven people stand in a dimly lit room beside a bright projector screen displaying a forest scene. One person holds a neon green sign that reads "We [heart] wildcats," conveying enthusiasm and support.
A crowded bulletin board features a βQuote of the dayβ in red: βEveryone who lives dies, but not everyone who truly lives.β A flyer with a wildcat drawing announces a documentary showing. Various notes and reminders with colorful accents and doodles, including a rainbow "Thank you" card and small flag illustrations, create a vibrant and busy atmosphere.
Near, far, wherever you are π
The Halley VI Research Station team recently hosted a screening of βClinging by a Clawβ in Antarctica π We're incredibly grateful for their support.
Following the recovery of Scotlandβs wildcats from outside of the UK? Find out how you can watch the film β¬οΈ
A wildcat walks through a grassy area along the edge of a dense forest. The cat is mid-stride, focused and alert, under a canopy of overhanging branches.
On the edge πΎ
Wildcats benefit from a mosaic of diverse habitats, including grassland, scrub, and mixed woodland π³
GPS-radio collar data from the released wildcats has shown them using habitat edges and following linear features to move around, such as fence lines and rivers ποΈ
Mothers matter π
Show your mum how much she means to you this Mother's Day by giving her the gift of wildcat sponsorship.
By becoming part of Margaret or Skye's journey through motherhood, she will also be saving their species in Scotland β‘οΈ savingwildcats.org.uk/sponsor π§‘
Boosting biodiversity πΏ
Wildcats are returning to Scotland as an important part of a healthy ecosystem.
On 24 February, follow their journey back to the Highlands at Yes Carnoustie's Angus screening of feature-length documentary 'Clinging by a Claw' π½οΈ
ποΈ Book your ticket β¬οΈ
Close-up of a wildcat's face with intense green eyes, framed by the text: "The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland presents Clinging by a Claw: Saving Scotland's Wildcats," narrated by Sam Heughan. Below, a tranquil landscape of forested hills is overlaid with a logo for SCOTLAND: The Big Picture.
Catch a screening of Clinging by a Claw, the film we produced for @saveourwildcats.bsky.social
πΎ 24 Feb, CΓ rn Γstaidh Hub, Carnoustie: https://bit.pulse.ly/jczuvusycn
πΎ 1 April, The Barn, Banchory: https://bit.pulse.ly/tlfih1w9rs
πΎ 21 April, Ladbroke Hall, London: https://bit.pulse.ly/ftcmyffuul
What's on the inside counts π»
Decades of interbreeding with domestic cats (hybridisation) means that genetic testing is crucial to establish whether an individual is a wildcat π
Yet, to identify potential wildcats, experts must first assess coat markings (pelage scoring) for key characteristics β¬οΈ
Close-up of a wildcat's face showing its green eyes, pink nose, and whiskers. The intense gaze is both captivating and serene.
Wildcats need YOU π«΅
Saving Wildcats is looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to assist the field team with:
πΈGPS radio-tracking of released collared wildcats
πΈCamera trap checks
πΈ Handling and analysing camera trap survey data
Accommodation and an expense allowance are provided.
Apply NOW β¬οΈ
Canada, if you're looking for a new curling champion... πΌπ¨π¦
Wildcat Winter Olympics, anyone?
Wishing #TeamGB all the best this week π¬π§
Read the study β‘οΈ savingwildcats.org.uk/media/tntfclye/langridge-et-al-2025.pdf
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Camera trap image of a wildcat with a bushy, ringed tail is walking through a grassy landscape on a frosty day. Sparse trees in the background under a cloudy sky. Calm and serene setting.
Camera trap image of a wildcat with a bushy, ringed tail is walking through a snowy, grassy landscape on a winter day. Sparse trees in the background under a cloudy sky. Calm and serene setting.
A path well travelled πΎ
Research has shown that the average territory size for the released female and male wildcats has been 5.6 and 16 square kilometres respectively.
Both sexes patrol their home range, no matter the weather, to scent mark their boundaries πΊοΈ
A relaxed wildcat with a thick, striped coat sits in a grassy, woodland area, holding onto a log with its front paw and looking at the camera. The setting is natural, with trees and fallen logs.
A relaxed wildcat playfully rolls on green grass and dry leaves in a sunlit forest. A rope and log suggest a playful or curious moment. The mood is serene.
A wildcat playfully clutching a feathered object in a grassy, sunlit forest. The scene conveys a sense of joy and natural curiosity.
A wildcat playfully rolls on the grass, gripping a small log with its paws and face, surrounded by leaf litter and trees in a sunlit forest setting.
Love yourself this Valentineβs Day π»
Tomorrow shouldnβt be all about couples!
If youβre single and fabulous - as the wildcats are most of the year - treat yourself to a wildcat gift π
By doing so, you'll be helping restore this iconic species to Scotland β‘οΈ shop.rzss.org.uk/collections/wildcat π§‘
Caught on camera πΈ
Our field team are carrying out their sixth winter survey to monitor wildcats and other wild-living cats in the project area π
Despite not being the target species, these nosy neighbours were keen to make themselves known...
A wildcat's face is humorously edited as a "Where's Wally?" character, wearing glasses and a red striped outfit. Text reads: "Where's Wildcat?" The setting is a cartoon landscape of green fields and mountains. Tone is playful.
Whereβs Wildcat? π
Could you be Saving Wildcats' next enthusiastic volunteer?
You would be assisting the field team with:
ποΈ GPS radio-tracking of released collared wildcats
πΈ Camera trap checks
π» Handling and analysing camera trap survey data
Apply by 23 Feb β¬οΈ
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Winter is a time of rest β but not for wildcats π
While nature usually βsleepsβ during the colder months, wildcat breeding season is in full swing. The males are yowling, and the females are flirty π»
Juveniles are also full of energy β particularly when thereβs fresh powder to play in βοΈ
πΈ Photo taken by Stuart Martinez
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Female wildcat with a tracking collar sitting in a forest, partially hidden by grass. The cat looks alert, with its gaze directed to the right.
Designed for wildcats πΎ
Produced by experts specifically for wildcats, lightweight GPS-radio collars are vital for post-release monitoring π‘
When the battery runs out, the team try to remove or replace the collar. Eventually the weak link (pictured) typically wears thin until it falls off.
A wildcat with piercing green eyes and a thick, striped fur gazes intently through dried foliage. The scene conveys a sense of alertness and majesty.
A strong chin with a square jaw πΌ
And no, we're not talking about @samheughan63.bsky.social π§‘
A wildcatβs jawbone is a different shape to that of a domestic cat. The sturdier formation allows them to hold onto powerful prey animals, like rabbits, more reliably.
Working together to protect wildcats πββ¬
Since 2022, Saving Wildcats and @catsprotection.bsky.social have collaborated to neuter and vaccinate 132 feral domestic cats within the project area, protecting wildcats from hybridisation and disease.
Find out more β‘οΈ savingwildcats.org.uk/tnvr π§‘
Late winter is mating season for the Scottish #wildcat, also nicknamed the Highland Tiger π
Thanks to the work of @saveourwildcats.bsky.social, wildcats are being released in the Cairngorms National Park to restore populations and help prevent the extinction of this iconic Scottish species.
Con let his love pass him by. Donβt be like Con.
Treat your special someone to a WILD gift this Valentineβs Day π»
Sponsor a wildcat for your loved one and they can be part of the journey to restoring wildcats in Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Order before 8 Feb to guarantee delivery β‘οΈ savingwildcats.org.uk/sponsor
