Wildcat
Enw gwyddonol: Felis silvestris
The rare wildcat is so similar to a domestic tabby that interbreeding is a serious threat to its survival. Although known as the 'tiger of the Highlands', it is shy and elusive, making it hard to spot.
Species information
Ystadegau
Length: 56cmTail: 29cm
Weight: 4-5kg
Average lifespan: 10-12 years
Statws cadwraethol
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework. Listed as a European Protected Species under Annex IV of the European Habitats Directive.