"The wild Scottish cat has been for nearly 9000 years a wild animal and is never really going to entirely trust humans" Wise decision, Mr. Feral wise decision!!

@keithslade9379

4 жыл бұрын

Neither do I.

@suepem

3 жыл бұрын

Yet the reason they are edging to extinction is because they are interbreeding with their close cousins the British short hair.

@MAX_BUX

3 жыл бұрын

Suzie M really? I didn’t think they would as they are quite aggressive

@mbp7060

3 жыл бұрын

I can be trusted. They can trust that I'll never get near 1...again.

@suepem

3 жыл бұрын

@Thot Police yes but they will not be authentic wild cats if they interbreed.

Wildcats are absolutely beautiful like tigers. Glad they can never be domesticated.

@megamanx6480

5 жыл бұрын

It would be fun maybe! Or not 😂

@danielward6572

5 жыл бұрын

@@megamanx6480 It's no fun. That they can and do breed with domestic and feral cats is their biggest threat.

@bicyclingbum1551

4 жыл бұрын

Guarantee some one in the world has one as a pet.

@hajarelm3136

4 жыл бұрын

I have one at home

@automatedimagination

3 жыл бұрын

Wildcats are the progenitors of the modern house cat. What do you mean?

I never knew what i wanted from life, this video made me realise what an impact a single persons dedication could have on a whole species. Im sad(relief) and happy now and know, what i will do with my time and money. Thank you for the upload and possibly changing my life. Greetz from germany. ❤️

I have to admit, the Scottish wildcats are so cute.

@LadyhawksLairDotCom

3 жыл бұрын

They have a fierce look about them, too. I love their tiny-looking white muzzle and white whiskers.

I hope they rise up from endangerment like panda's, let's get these bois back on the map

@dampmaky

3 жыл бұрын

i didnt come here to see ova dio dammit

@isobelmiddleton6353

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. It would be a sad world without them.

@TheTibmeister

3 жыл бұрын

There are only possibly around 35 of these guys left, making it the rarest cat in the world. You can adopt one, or simply donate here: www.wildcathaven.com/wildcat-adoption/adopt-a-scottish-wildcat

@isobelmiddleton6353

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTibmeister adopt one to take home?? Lol

@eggy6745

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTibmeister its estimated to be more now

Just for clarity guys ...there is NO such thing as an "ACCIDENTAL KILL" by game keepers in Scotland. It is well known that Game keepers in Scotland and all over the UK think they are above the law ( and due to their boss's fraternal links within the secret societies in the UK usually are). Game keepers are also well known for killing other extremely rare predators such as the Hen Harrier. In these cases they normally poison their victims, but are snares and lethal traps are also common. There is no place in this world for Game shooting when it comes to conservation. If you really truly want to conserve the wilderness it needs to be done without allowing shooting for sport.

a beautiful clip of scotland and the scottish music & need to protect our wild cats.

So lucky to see one of these yesterday when driving. Darted across the road then stopped at the side and stared at me in the car. Beautiful

Total respect to those people who are doing the work of five million. Your land your wildlife your responsibility, people. Right is right we all live on this planet all should have the right to life. ✌️☘️❤️

Such a beautiful cat. From the most beautiful country. I must add. ❤️

My grandmother traced us back to Scotland 1740. I love this video.

@randystevens181

3 жыл бұрын

Professor mittens. Was our surname.

Magnificent wee beastie.

Best upload on the topic I've seen.

what beautiful creatures. i hope they can get more out into the wild! this is a really good video.

The music is really good, reminds me of my grandma's old rural home

@kreation2021

9 ай бұрын

What's the song or music?

@rogerroger6880

9 ай бұрын

@@kreation2021 I have no idea my friend, but I liked it as well

very beautiful cinematography!!

@jasonhenwood7002

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

good to see that Mclovin became a biologist. Good for him.

You guys are doing such a beautiful and wonderful thing for the future of the amazing and one of a kind cat’s 🐱 . God bless you all for your hard work 😓 👏😇👍👏👏👏🇺🇸🇵🇷

Shappy, my scottisch fold was wild and totally sweet. The tabby fur was the same of the scottish wild cat.

Absolutely lovely nature documentary, i wish i could share it with more people than i already have. Please make more!

Way to go with relinking the fragmented habitats for wild animals. Some species require vast territory to strive. Wildcat is one of them. There is a similar endevour in Germany to reconnnect the forest areas torn apart by the autobahn network and agricultural grounds

I wonder if anyone has a Scottish wildcat in their house unwittingly thinking it’s a standard house cat that’s just gotten a bit big.

@jeff6413

2 жыл бұрын

They're pretty untameable, so I doubt it. But they can interbreed with house cats, so I could see unknowingly taking in a hybrid.

@internettrihard2955

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeff6413 really? That’s cool I wonder what cross breed would look liek

@jeff6413

2 жыл бұрын

@@internettrihard2955 I guess it depends on what breed of domestic cat is mixed in. With that variety there's no telling how different the kittens would look.

@tanyapearson7988

2 жыл бұрын

I think my cat is a Scottish wildcat hybrid. He is bigger than most house cats. I took him out today and so many people commented on his size.

@dawnsalois

2 жыл бұрын

if a kitty comes to your house and you feed it and it stays...kitty made a choice, right?

That is the most beautiful cat ive ever seen! House cats are cute, but that, that is majestic!

@LadyhawksLairDotCom

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think they're the most beautiful cat species. There are too many other gorgeous species, large and small. But I agree that the Scottish wildcat is mesmerizing. I love the white whiskers poking out of the white muzzle, the fierce, untameable countenance. It's too bad they can interbreed with house cats. That's the most likely _coup de grâce_ should they become functionally extinct. Unfortunately, we're going to lose a lot of charismatic species and the Scottish wildcat could be next.

Being born n Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A., does not make me from this place. Something has always been missing. Yet, it pulls at my heart more and more, the older I become. When I hear it's music, and witness it's vast beauty, I know what it is. It's Scotland. It's what home was always meant to b. I will return. So help me God, I will go home. 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤍💫😊

This is fantastic

I came home from work this afternoon and there was one lying out my back garden. It had a cyst on its left leg which was pretty raw looking. I recognised it straight away with the dark rings around the tail plus it was bigger than my daughter domestic cat. Found it strange to be in a built up area. Feel so luck to have saw it I never realised how low there numbers were.

This was beautifully crafted. Thank you

that yawn was timed perfectly with the music

They are so beautiful, and noble as lions. I hope they will be saved.

Beautiful creature and a great informative video.

@ben_jamin160

4 жыл бұрын

well said

Fantastic documentary, many thanks for posting.

SCOTTISH WILD CAT NEEDS TO BE SAVED. they are such an an important part of life x

The music keeps making me expect frodo and Gandalf to appear

@joeboonmusic4004

3 жыл бұрын

This is the greatest compliment, thank you ahaha!

@meisteremm

2 жыл бұрын

They were eviscerated by a bunch of Scottish Wild Cats.

they must be saved

@ben_jamin160

4 жыл бұрын

its not that. There all domesticated.. they just want to see them back in the wild where they should of been the whole time.

@orkochowdhury7016

3 жыл бұрын

@@ben_jamin160 there are 3 wildcat sub species in the world. They are European wild cat( Scottish wildcat), African wildcat, indian desert wild cat( asiatic wildcat).

@theotheseaeagle

3 жыл бұрын

@@orkochowdhury7016 European wildcat and Scottish wildcats are different subspecies

@internettrihard2955

2 жыл бұрын

They went extinct already sorry

@ialadada

2 жыл бұрын

@@internettrihard2955 no,they didnt,there are still 35 scottish wildcats

Scottish Wild they are beautiful cats 👍🏿👏🏿

Really beautiful work! Very inspiring - looking forward to all your future projects!

cat trying to sleep. 'will you please for the love of dog, stop that music. can't you see I'm lion down to sleep?'

Love The "Scottish Wildcat"...Cool! Thxs.flks.

@ben_jamin160

4 жыл бұрын

mine is called Nellie andi love her to death x we go on long walks together

@soggyslopster6352

3 жыл бұрын

@@ben_jamin160 I don’t think you own a Scottish wildcat

Scottish? Of course! FREEEDOOOMMMM!!!!

@randystevens181

3 жыл бұрын

Meow

@isobelmiddleton6353

3 жыл бұрын

Stevens don't ever take their freedom away

Last time I saw it’s population it was 36 but I hope that goes up. They are still around and zoo’s are helping

@ben_jamin160

4 жыл бұрын

eh! well if you count Nellie and the girl above in the comments and the 2 in my village not including the family that breed them that would make the "population 40 plus.

@otto4255

4 жыл бұрын

Ben _Jamin ok pal

@ben_jamin160

4 жыл бұрын

no problem

@meisteremm

2 жыл бұрын

You've got to figure inbreeding must be a big issue for them right now.

@otto4255

2 жыл бұрын

@@meisteremm yes I know

Breeding only once a year, if the numbers of pure Wildcats are increased they'll be less likely to hybridize with feral domestics IMHO. Still hybridization with ferals is probably one of their greatest threats. Hope they maintain continual vigilance in the funding of this worthy program, so that this great animal will be given ongoing advantages for it's future survival!👍🙂

I love all animals. They are my friends.

Great documentation, thanks for it. Would be great to have one explaining how they live, how they interact with each other and perhaps even with domestic cats. A comparison of this to domestic cats living in the wild or at least going outside would also be very interesting.

That is crazy, I didnt know it was in such decline. Please save them

They're like the badger of cats, they want nothing to do with humans and it's kinda badass

Sehr schöne Aufnahmen, Respekt.

Great video! Thanks!

It looks Scottish. Fine creature.

@ben_jamin160

4 жыл бұрын

i have one that lives with me. her name is Nellie

Fun Fact: Some Native Americans Tribes in the past tried to domesticate Bobcats some had partially had success.

What is the flute song at the beginning? Beautiful!

@joeboonmusic4004

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's just an original piece I wrote for the documentary, heavily influenced by British traditional whistle tunes. It's played on the low whistle :)

That cat looks like it would destroy my barn cat. I need one to wreck the raccoons that beat up my barn cat.

@heavyrain5949

4 жыл бұрын

Why?

@AdrianMareEWEASANTE

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao!

@soggyslopster6352

3 жыл бұрын

@@heavyrain5949 raccoons are disgusting

@keztannis6848

2 жыл бұрын

@@heavyrain5949 Raccoons are generally considered pests by farmers due to them killing chickens, eating crops and just being a nuisance

Good to see some positive news regarding our only true Native Wild cat, saw one many years ago, no mistaking a true Wild Cat for a domestic cat. These old victorian practises of killing every predator that comes any where near a Grouse Moor or Pheasant shoot was supposed to stop, but it still goes on every thing from Weasels all the way up to the beautiful Native Golden Eagle and there have even been suspicious death's to the re-introduced Sea Eagles, All this so some rich people most of whom don't even live in the Country let alone the area, can get a good day,s sport killing a few grouse or pheasant, and to hell with Wild Cats, Foxes, Hawks and Eagles. They are seen as vermin that must be eradicated by shooting or illegal trap's and poison, which both result in a slow and painful death. They banned fox hunting but still allow these barbaric practices to continue. Burning hundreds of square miles of moorland so nothing can grow higher than a man's knee, no chance for nature to regenerate, all this for the privileged few. in a world where so many animals are clinging on for there very survival, while the Human population grows leaving fewer wild places. The Caledonian national park and other places could be restored to their former glory and protected the animals would come back. Then these land owners could build lodges for people to come and visit true pristine animal wilderness with hiking trails guided tours( there would be plenty of jobs for the local communities and the ex Game keepers could be the new park rangers, could work?, would work if people could change the way they manage the land for the few .

@rouxchat6033

2 жыл бұрын

Nicely and acurately stated. I've always said, the only thing wrong with planet earth is the introduction of humans.

The Scottish Wildcat might be an ideal candidate for cloning. With only an estimated 35 of them in the wild, their numbers need to improve. You can probably use Domestic cats as the serrogates.

@themechanictangerine4337

2 жыл бұрын

Importing wildcats from mainland Europe would be cheaper, it's the same species.

What a wonderful creatur!! 😽 Scottish wild cats must be more protected!..

Awesome.

Great Warrior cats, much stronger than the kittypets that we keep in our homes.

@isobelmiddleton6353

3 жыл бұрын

The bonnie prince Charlie of the cat world

@seamultiverse3184

3 жыл бұрын

I dont know, maybe this is SkyClan......

@isobelmiddleton6353

3 жыл бұрын

@@seamultiverse3184 its Skye and as long as they survive a and thrive..

@novaflame4812

3 жыл бұрын

unless your kitty pet is a ginger named rusty, he took out long tail on his first day.

I know 💯% I seen one of these but I was told it could not be. I knew I was seeing something wonderful and not a normal cat. I was out with my greyhound and it was my dog who spotted it. I looked to see what my dog was looking at and when I bent down to look in the trees that cat was staring at me the markings on the face and whiskers. As I walked away I turned back and the cat crossed over to the other trees and it was its tail when I realized it was different, my first thought it had a tail like a racoon the thick black rings and the tail was blunt . But I live in Northumberland it was very early in the morning during the summer months.

@ben_jamin160

4 жыл бұрын

remember it could just be someones pet though like mine Nellie. Hang on who ever told you it could not be has no idea what their talking about. are you sure ? the markings on the face and whiskers are not unusual. lots of house cats look the same in the face. the head is twice the size of a small house cat and they have the bushy tale and thick black mark down its back, thats how you know coz its MASSIVE. its the size you notice nothing much else. if it was one you would be like IT WAS BLOODY MASSIVE lol

@omoikane8961

3 жыл бұрын

Last year while driving to our cabin, me, my father and his brother spotted a wild cat near the road. (In North Macedonia) I've never seen one, so we stopped. Its tail attracted the most attention and it is bigger and stouter than a domesticated one. And, although we were like 200m away it acted so cautious and was so evasive it start running to hide. My uncle then said : "If we only had a gun now..." . I said: "Are you kidding me? Why would you shoot it ??? It is an endangered species and It can no way cause you any harm. It is even good for the ecosystem." "It is a cat and it is of no use like any cat." - my uncle replied... From that day on I lost the respect for him, because I never thought he was such an uneducated, stupid and ignorant jerk. Fuck you uncle.

@randystevens181

3 жыл бұрын

Cait sith

@SpartanThe300th

3 жыл бұрын

Omoikane good on you! The attitude of your uncle is terrible. Have you tried to talk to him and educate him, maybe get him to change his attitude?

Beautful cat! Here kitty, kitty.... 😊

This flute tune is so beautiful! References about it, please?

@buddhaandthewhaleproductio6143

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carlos! It was written by our very own (and very talented) Joe Boon, who can be found here: www.buddhaandthewhale.com/joe-boon

@CarlosHenriqueXavierEndo

3 жыл бұрын

@@buddhaandthewhaleproductio6143 thank you, brothers! I visited the Joe Boon's page and heard his version of "Here, There & Everywhere" that brought tears of me. Thank you again.

@joeboonmusic4004

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarlosHenriqueXavierEndo Thanks man! That's so sweet of you to say :)

@kreation2021

9 ай бұрын

@@joeboonmusic4004I can't open it

This was fascinating this doc had good flow and the music was comfortable an very relaxing. Great scenery too. The message is good. Im an American but my roots were started in Scotland and I've always been a strong cat person myself.

The Scottish landscape looks like it could pass as Alaska or Maine from the United States.

@meisteremm

2 жыл бұрын

Much warmer, though.

Wonderful ❤❤❤❤

Very nise cat

What makes you think their killing is accidental? As in the case of raptor killings in and around Grouse moors there IMO is nothing accidental about it. It has passed the point where gamekeepers are being prosecuted for these killings and also the Estate owners should be in court.

Psalms 50 10 For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. 11 I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine.

What’s the song/music ?

Wonderful animals. I saw one last year (North Macedonia). They are not endangered there , though their numbers decreases through hunting, foresting etc. The endangered one in NM is the Balkan Lynx (which is the national symbol of North Macedonia and you can find its picture on their coin of 5 denars), also wonderful animal, there are only around 30 left :(.

@SpartanThe300th

3 жыл бұрын

That' sad 😟 But you said they weren't endangered? If there are only 30 of them left, then they are. In fact, they are on the brink of extinction! I hope your government is willing to do something about it and will put a conservation program in place that will save them.

Look at the German BUND wild cat project. They are very successful. This experience might help to bring back more wild cats to Scotland.

Yes you will...Godspeed. (To joymike)

cool video

ヤマネコはそこに住む人間をよく表してると思います。 ツシマヤマネコは日本人を表してますし、スコットランドヤマネコはスコットランド人を表してます。

The Scottish wildcat is a sub species of the European wild cat.

If you're ever in Tucson go down to that zoo they have so many desert cats in there different types.

There can only be one: Highlander- I MEAN Highland Tiger 😏

The ultimate in cats

but if interbreeding with domestic mogs results in offspring less adapted for the environmental niche then won't such offspring fizzle out of the gene pool to be replaced by the more successful pure breeds?

Yes, but, is the Scottish Wildcat a Jellicle Cat?

Федя одобряет

Great information. Hold the music back guys. It is totally distracting & intrusive.

people need to leave tha areas where Wildcats live , forever

Too little ,too late, they had their chance to do something in the late 60 's and early 70's but ignored the warnings from gamekeepers. '

i love my country

I think The father of my cat is feral. My cat looks very similar to the Scottish wild cat only differences is the stocky build and the fluffy fur. my cat has all the 5 rings on the tail the aggressive behaviour prey drive. His wieght is roughly 8kgs he won't think twice about attacking a human or my xl american bully the cat Is very territorial..... he could just be a serious aggressive "tabby" and not a relation to a wild cat. But I'm based in Hampshire

Cat eugenics 🤟

I have one in my garden

@TheKevzx6r

5 жыл бұрын

Scotland Scraps I doubt it. Would love a pic

@danielward6572

5 жыл бұрын

You may have a hybrid or a feral cat in your garden. If you do have a genuine wildcat (which I doubt as they try their best to stay well away from humans) then the kindest thing you could do for it is to leave well alone.

35 is a crazy small number compared to Australia’s 20 Million feral cats.

A question for the Scottish wildcat Trust. It's a two part question firstly, how much of an area does each wildcat need to survive, I know the areas of male and female cats vary in size surly if these cats are given the space to move about freely and without persecution won't they bounce back keeping the true bloodline. Second these ferrel wildcats won't they over time evolve into a subspecies of wild scothish cat. As cats have evolved over the millieanna, and why are pesticides still used in forested areas dreamed as wildlife sanctuaries, surely if Government and private land owners truly want these beautiful cats not only to survive but trive by usage of corridors through Government and privately owned land then in a short period of time these cats won't need human help this in my opinion would be a dream come true

@isobelmiddleton6353

3 жыл бұрын

The government dont care and the landowners dont want them.

❤️

Build them a sanctuary (for Scottish wildcats)

Scotlands rewilded massivly, going from what used to be 5% trees they have rewilded so much that there now 18% trees alot of species are being reintroduced to so Scotland is slowly becoming a much better place for all wildlife

So my cat comes back in some right states .. it makes us not want to let him out.. I noticed this cats tail who we know hes fighting never raises and the mofos Hench af.. I've been feeding my cat up so much so he can try and defend himself a bit better.. anyway I've only just put 2 and 2 together that this mofos actually a Scottish wildcat but he's domesticated the woman owns two but ones a female.. came here to confirm what I've saw.. I have one question: am I putting my cats life in danger letting him go out and fight with this wildcat?.. not that I'm letting him out to go fight but you know what I meant..

Back to the glough boys.

It's like how most of the wild dogs in Australia (dingos) now mainly have domesticated European dog in them

@7star7storm7

2 жыл бұрын

Dingos are aren't dogs

Like!

I have 1 that lives out the back of my house it's in fife they supposedly only live in the highlands but I hope that the fact I know where 1 lives in fife that it means they are on the rise

tiger star

Nice video, awesome to learn about these unique felines, but the only thing was the music was a bit jarring/ annoying. I usually love folk flute pieces, but just not this one.

It's hard to think of these as 'wild cats'... There are so many Maine Coon / Tiger cat crossbreeds around here that look identical to the Scot's in size, shape & markings...

@sdqsdq6274

3 жыл бұрын

lol , not a cat person , but this cat look normal as hell

BiRD Bird in flight Bird of Light In the sky You shine so bright Bird of wings How she sings Much of Joy he often brings Bird of love Bird of Dove You bring peace to us from above Bird of Grace The Flying Ace Always brings a smile to our face 🐦 🐦 🐦 🦜 🦜 🦜🦢 🦢 🦢 🦚 🦚 🦚 🦚 🦚 🦚 🦚 🦚 🦚 ONELOVE FEATHERED ONESI AM Shining like The Sun In my heart like a drum Listening to the stream I AM floating in a dream Feeling all the love Coming up from above As above so below Take it fast take it slow Be a wind in the breeze Feel Divinity with ease I AM floating in the sky The Sun is my third eye I AM walking with St Germain Blazing a trail of Violet Flame I AM SHiNiNG LiKE THE SUNS FOR WE ARE ALL BELOVED ONES

They got exactly the same serious look as my old british short hair Sam. It took him a LONG time to be docile and confident towards me. Is he a cross-breed? (nope, just joking but he sure looks "wild"!)