Scotland launches 2045 strategy to restore wildcats beyond the Cairngorms
Scotland has launched a national strategy to restore wildcats across the country by 2045, building on successful reintroductions in the Cairngorms. The plan addresses genetic dilution from hybridization with domestic cats and aims to expand habitats. While 46 wildcats have been released and wild-born litters confirmed, experts warn that climate change and habitat fragmentation remain critical threats to the species' survival.