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Young, wild and carefree: Endangered new-born wildcats at play under their mother's watchful glare... as UK experts warn of challenge to save the species.
  1. Experts face challenge to preserve the species in the Scottish wild
  2. Fewer than 400 of Scotland's wildcats are left
  3. Species under threat from inter-breeding
  4. DNA test offers hope to identify pure breeds and ensure their survival

By Rob Waugh

They stare into the camera with wide-eyed innocence.

But it will not be long before these cute kittens grow into powerful predators.

Two young wildcats, named Brave and Merida after the Disney characters, were born at the animal park at Kincraig run by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.

Their arrival came as it emerged that as few as 400 of Scotland's wildcats survive in the wild, as the species is under threat from inter-breeding.


Furry tale: It is one of two wildcat kittens - named Brave and Merida from the Disney film - who are a big hit at Highland Wildlife Park, near Aviemore, Invernessshire.


Furry tale: It is one of two wildcat kittens ¿ named Brave and Merida from the Disney film ¿ who are a big hit at Highland Wildlife Park, near Aviemore, Invernessshire


DNA hope: A genetic test is currently under development which, if successful, will show definitively whether individual cats are pure-bred wildcats or hybrids


Wild at heart: A genetic test is currently under development which, if successful, will show definitively whether individual cats are pure-bred wildcats or hybrids.

However, a new DNA test is offering hope that the species might survive. The test, which could be ready by Christmas, could identify which cats are pure-bred, and which are hybrid and pave the way for a breeding programme which could save the species.

It would allow for the testing of cats both in captivity and in the wild and for measures to be taken to protect those pure-bred wildcats that remained from being hybridised into extinction.

The current official estimate of 400 Scottish wildcats remaining in the wild is an informed guess; the worst-case scenario ‘that there is none’ is a genuine possibility.

Douglas Richardson, animal collections manager at the Highland Wildlife Park, said: ‘We get our knickers in a twist because the Indians aren’t doing all they can to protect their tigers, or the Kenyans their black rhinos, but it’s OK for us to let this one slip through the net? I don’t think so.


Last of its kind? With just 400 thought to remain in the wild and those under threat from inter-breeding these could be some of last pictures of Scotlands wildcats.


The animals are one of the big attractions at the park in Kincraig, which is run by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.

'Here we have this iconic emblem of the Highlands and if we don’t get our finger out, it will become extinct, guaranteed.’

Wildcats are the only remaining large mammal predator and the only surviving cat native to Britain.

Persecution and deforestation contributed to a drop in numbers during the 18th and 19th centuries, but although suitable habitat has increased again, their numbers have continued to dwindle, due partly to disease and road accidents, but mainly to interbreeding with domestic cats.

Douglas said: ‘If you let dogs run feral, people would be up in arms for a very good reason. Cats? They think it’s all right.

‘We don’t want to stop anyone having cats, but we want to shut off the taps of more animals going to live a feral existence and cross-breeding with wildcats.’


At risk: The test, which could be ready by Christmas, would pave the way for further, much-needed wildcat conservation work.


One of the two new kittens born at the wildlife park.


The kittens stalk around their mother as they enjoy the sunshine at the Highland Wildlife Park.
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Here in OZ, they Government is culling wild cats as there are way to many eating our very on natural native creatures before they come extinct.
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Wow! I am really sorry to hear it, pop. I luvs Cats, wild or no. I do not know what to say, buddy. I am really a 'live and let live' kinda person and I really love all animals.
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Those cats are adorable, I really hope they succeed and keep them from becoming extinct. There are far too many extinct species or endangered species out there.
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