Ecology and genetics of wild-living cats in the north-east of Scotland and the implications for the conservation of the wildcat

1. The wildcat is considered to be threatened by interbreeding with the domestic cat. As a result of interbreeding the definition of a wildcat in Scotland is contentious. Many authors consider pelage characteristics to be diagnostic, yet few data exist on sympatric cats with different pelages. 2. A...

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Main Authors: Daniels, M, Beaumont, M, Johnson, P, Balharry, D, Macdonald, D, Barratt, E
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2001