Captive-Bred Wildcats Successfully Reproduce in Cairngorms National Park

First wildcat kittens born in the wild mark a significant step in Scottish wildcat conservation efforts.

The births are part of the Saving Wildcats project led by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS).
Nineteen wildcats bred in captivity were released into the Cairngorms last year.
At least two females have given birth to kittens, confirmed by GPS tracking and camera footage.
Conservationists aim to obtain DNA profiles of the kittens to confirm their wildcat parentage.
Efforts continue to mitigate threats such as interbreeding with domestic cats and habitat loss.