The European wildcat lives shy and hidden in our forests. Learn what distinguishes it in the description.
The European Wildcat (Felis silvestris)
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How to distinguish European wildcat and domestic cat
Germany is home to an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 wildcats and approximately 6 to 8 million free-roaming domestic cats. Environmentalists frequently remind the public not to take any gray tabby kittens out of the forest …
Methods in Wildcat Monitoring
The use of lure sticks is the most common method in wildcat monitorings. It provides genetic evidence of the shy animals.
Interbreeding between European wildcat and domestic cat
The fertile offspring of wildcat and domestic cat are genetic hybrids. What does interbreeding mean for the European wildcat?
The Filmmaker about “The Return of Wildcat”
The filmmaker David Cebulla went on a year-long search for the European wildcat for his film “The Return of the Wildcat”.