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Officially Britain's only native wildcat is Felis sylvestris grampia, the Scottish Wildcat, which resembles a large, mean tabby cat. It is a sub-species of the European Wildcat (F silvestris) which is now only found in Scotland, although it was once widespread throughout Scotland, England and Wales.It is now extending its range in Scotland and a few out of place wildcats have been reported in England and Wales.A number of big cats, including the lynx, vanished from Britain in prehistoric times.t is now extending its range in Scotland and a few out of place wildcats have been reported in England and Wales. A number of big cats, including the lynx, vanished from Britain in prehistoric times.
The main threat to Scottish wildcats is from hybridisation with feral cats, domestic cats and existing hybrids. They are also at risk from incidental harm from predator control activities, from disease, fragmentation or disturbance to habitats through development or changes in land management.ollowing on from SAF, SNH is working with a wide range of partners to expand the programme of action for wildcats. Together we launched the Scottish Wildcat Conservation Action Plan (SWCAP) in 2013. The plan aims to halt their decline within six years (2013 - 2019).