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    The wildcat is a species complex comprising two small wild cat species: the European wildcat (Felis silvestris) and the African wildcat (F. lybica). The European wildcat inhabits forests in Europe , Anatolia and the Caucasus , while the African wildcat inhabits semi- arid landscapes and steppes in Africa , the Arabian Peninsula , Central Asia ...

  2. Wildcat, (species Felis silvestris), a small wild member of the cat family (Felidae) native to Eurasia and Africa. There are some three to five subspecies. The name wildcat is also used as a general term for feral domestic cats and for any of the smaller wild species of the cat family.

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  3. Basic facts about Wildcat: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

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  4. www.wikiwand.com › en › WildcatWildcat - Wikiwand

    The wildcat is a species complex comprising two small wild cat species: the European wildcat and the African wildcat. The European wildcat inhabits forests in Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus, while the African wildcat inhabits semi-arid landscapes and steppes in Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Central Asia, into western India and western China.

  5. The European wildcat (Felis silvestris) is a small wildcat species native to continental Europe, Scotland, Turkey and the Caucasus. It inhabits forests from the Iberian Peninsula , Italy, Central and Eastern Europe to the Caucasus.

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  7. Jul 9, 2020 · There are seven species of wild cats native to North America: bobcat, Canada lynx, puma (also known as the mountain lion or cougar), margay, ocelot, jaguarundi and jaguar. Also present in North America is the domestic cat Felis catus. Therefore the continent is home to eight of the 41 currently-recognized cat species.

  8. Wildcat. Scientific name: Felis silvestris. The rare wildcat is so similar to a domestic tabby that interbreeding is a serious threat to its survival. Although known as the 'tiger of the Highlands', it is shy and elusive, making it hard to spot. Species information. Category. Mammals. Statistics. Length: 56cm. Tail: 29cm. Weight: 4-5kg.

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