Great video and great news! I recently did a video on red squirrels/grey squirrels, after learning that reintroduction is possible with the reds it makes me so much more hopeful for bringing back more of our natives, and for helping the remaining ones we have.
Hopefully we can see their feline cousins return, the LYNX. There is brilliant UA-cam talk entitled "Lynx recovery in Europe - Lessons for the UK?" hosted by ZSL Science and Conservation from June 2023. You will need to set aside 1 hr 35mins and like me you will learn something. It is very positive. Sadly it has only had 800 or so views..🐱
@@stevenchristie6165 No you don't. South africa lion population is still quite fragile and threathened and the species is still missing in most of the country. And far from optimal
Unfortunately domestic cats are a huge issue around the world, turning from "domestic" to feral. I am a huge supporter of banning domestic cats or having huge restrictions. Here in Australia, some of the feral cats are bigger then dogs... And it's devastating to native animals. I hope change comes
Great news for the wildcat im glad it's doing better! Also a shout out for Cookie! Totally should check him out guys his energy is brilliant he really has a passion for animals!
This is how you see a wild cat. Spend years walking at night, wearing plain normal casual or elegant clothes formed to the your frame. No gear, no bags, no cell phone, no flashlight, and be alone, be comfortable and calm, not stressed, be happy. If you believe you see a cat face, it will only seem "catish" in the scene, then with slight attitude say somthing short, this brings a response from felines, happy hunting. Cat brains are most similar to human brains, and you might feel intimidated with your encounter, or overwhelmed with delight. Stay calm, and walk on, do not linger, no not encroach because its their land, and it took me 4 years of doing this until I was near a lynx family and pallace cat laughing.
Bonjour Rob! I've been following your channel for a few month now! It's really great! I've just got an idea, wich is to reintroduce british wild cat to the Knepp domain! The incredible rewilded place in England! I'm a french guy and I'm highly supportive toward the UK efforts to rewild (as well in North America, North Africa, Asia and elsewhere in Europe). I really wish that one day, you and your familly could see a wild wolf in the forest of Great Britain, just like I did in the forest right on my property! In the south-eastern part of my country. I'm sure that the UK will take the rewilding efforts step by step, and reintroduce firstly the lynx, next the wolf, and finally the bear. During a short, medium and long time gradient!
En fait c'est une mauvaise idée. Knepp n'est pas vraiment au milieu de nulle part, c'est pas vraiment sauvage, plutôt de la campagne. Et donc trop de chat errant Pour que ce soit viable. Je serais plutôt en faveur de la réintroduction de rapaces, martres voire même de loutre et pélican sur le site. Une ambition bien plus réaliste. Malheureusement tant qu'on aura pas éradiquer tout les chats errants ou même domestique, impossible de former des populations de chats sauvage dans ces régions. De plus vu la rareté de l'espèce mieux vaut se concentrer sur les options plus sûre, en Ecosse. En revanche renforcer la génétique par l'introduction de quelques chat sauvage d'Europe venant d'autres régions du continent, semble être une bonne idée pour assurer l'avenir du "petit tigre des bois" En ce qui concerne l'ours malheureusement je n'ai JAMAIS vu aucun mouvement pour sa reintroduction, tour comme l'élan c'est l'un des tabou ou grand oublié du rewilding. Alors qu'il serait bien moins problématique que le loup Partout en Europe l'ours est mieux accueilli et toléré que le loup. Et ce même si lui est réellement une potentielle menace pour l'homme. Mais il fait beaucoup moins de dégâts sur les troupeaux et n'est pas la figure emblématique de la persécution et servant de bouc émissaire et figure du mal dans nos culture européenne contrairement au loup.
Nice video. Still a long way to go as there are estimated to be only 35 or less in the whole of Scotland. I have visited remote parts of Scotland since the late 70's and have only ever caught a very fleeting glance once. One of the reasons why Wolves should not be reintroduced to Scotland. Any predation of Wildcats, however rare, could see the demise of these amazing creatures. 👍👍
The return of wolves to the western United States is being about the recovery of many species of fox , especially the endangered kit fox. Coyotes prey on smaller foxes. Wolves prey on coyotes. A return of wolves could have a beneficial effect on wild cats by preying on large herbivores allowing smaller prey like birds reptiles and rodents to increase, helping wild cats.
@@glenncordova4027 The Scottish Wildcat is very different in that it is not really predated on by native species. Foxes are controlled by gamekeepers to protect Grouse etc for commercial shooting and the invasive Mink species don't hunt them but affect them by competing for the same food source ie birds, rodents etc. With numbers of Wildcats so low is releasing Wolves really worth the risk? Wolves would also pose a threat to other endangered species in Scotland like Capercaillie and Mountain Hare.
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Great video and great news! I recently did a video on red squirrels/grey squirrels, after learning that reintroduction is possible with the reds it makes me so much more hopeful for bringing back more of our natives, and for helping the remaining ones we have.
Awesome I'll have to check it out - but yes theres a lot of hope!
Hopefully we can see their feline cousins return, the LYNX. There is brilliant UA-cam talk entitled "Lynx recovery in Europe - Lessons for the UK?" hosted by ZSL Science and Conservation from June 2023. You will need to set aside 1 hr 35mins and like me you will learn something. It is very positive. Sadly it has only had 800 or so views..🐱
Looking that up next, thanks for the tip
Link it please?
Hi from South Africa. We have spare lions?😂😂
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No you don't.
South africa lion population is still quite fragile and threathened and the species is still missing in most of the country. And far from optimal
My dad was adamant he saw a wild cat in Nethy Bridge back around 09/10!
Hope this breeding programme works!
Really hope Britain's wildlife continues to be replenished, this is great news. Thanks Rob 😁
love hearing about people puting in so much effort to save wildlife like this. i hope they can now thrive in the wild :D
Beautiful animal, and wonderful news.
I wasn't even aware Britain even had a wild cat. What truly lovely creatures.
This is good news to hear.
Unfortunately domestic cats are a huge issue around the world, turning from "domestic" to feral. I am a huge supporter of banning domestic cats or having huge restrictions. Here in Australia, some of the feral cats are bigger then dogs... And it's devastating to native animals. I hope change comes
Oh gosh, those kittens!!!❤❤❤❤
Love your excitement over the aspen, but I’m more of a gnarled old juniper person myself.
Great news for the wildcat im glad it's doing better!
Also a shout out for Cookie!
Totally should check him out guys his energy is brilliant he really has a passion for animals!
this was a treat to wake up to
My cat looks exactly like this
Seen a wildcat down in edzell one time just at the foot of the glens. Gorgeous animal, hybrid or no it was still a nice site.
This is how you see a wild cat. Spend years walking at night, wearing plain normal casual or elegant clothes formed to the your frame. No gear, no bags, no cell phone, no flashlight, and be alone, be comfortable and calm, not stressed, be happy. If you believe you see a cat face, it will only seem "catish" in the scene, then with slight attitude say somthing short, this brings a response from felines, happy hunting. Cat brains are most similar to human brains, and you might feel intimidated with your encounter, or overwhelmed with delight. Stay calm, and walk on, do not linger, no not encroach because its their land, and it took me 4 years of doing this until I was near a lynx family and pallace cat laughing.
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Bonjour Rob! I've been following your channel for a few month now! It's really great! I've just got an idea, wich is to reintroduce british wild cat to the Knepp domain! The incredible rewilded place in England! I'm a french guy and I'm highly supportive toward the UK efforts to rewild (as well in North America, North Africa, Asia and elsewhere in Europe). I really wish that one day, you and your familly could see a wild wolf in the forest of Great Britain, just like I did in the forest right on my property! In the south-eastern part of my country. I'm sure that the UK will take the rewilding efforts step by step, and reintroduce firstly the lynx, next the wolf, and finally the bear. During a short, medium and long time gradient!
En fait c'est une mauvaise idée.
Knepp n'est pas vraiment au milieu de nulle part, c'est pas vraiment sauvage, plutôt de la campagne.
Et donc trop de chat errant Pour que ce soit viable.
Je serais plutôt en faveur de la réintroduction de rapaces, martres voire même de loutre et pélican sur le site.
Une ambition bien plus réaliste.
Malheureusement tant qu'on aura pas éradiquer tout les chats errants ou même domestique, impossible de former des populations de chats sauvage dans ces régions.
De plus vu la rareté de l'espèce mieux vaut se concentrer sur les options plus sûre, en Ecosse.
En revanche renforcer la génétique par l'introduction de quelques chat sauvage d'Europe venant d'autres régions du continent, semble être une bonne idée pour assurer l'avenir du "petit tigre des bois"
En ce qui concerne l'ours malheureusement je n'ai JAMAIS vu aucun mouvement pour sa reintroduction, tour comme l'élan c'est l'un des tabou ou grand oublié du rewilding.
Alors qu'il serait bien moins problématique que le loup
Partout en Europe l'ours est mieux accueilli et toléré que le loup.
Et ce même si lui est réellement une potentielle menace pour l'homme.
Mais il fait beaucoup moins de dégâts sur les troupeaux et n'est pas la figure emblématique de la persécution et servant de bouc émissaire et figure du mal dans nos culture européenne contrairement au loup.
Tiger
I love tiger
I damn neae thought you were talking about actual tigers.
Nice video.
Still a long way to go as there are estimated to be only 35 or less in the whole of Scotland.
I have visited remote parts of Scotland since the late 70's and have only ever caught a very fleeting glance once.
One of the reasons why Wolves should not be reintroduced to Scotland. Any predation of Wildcats, however rare, could see the demise of these amazing creatures. 👍👍
The return of wolves to the western United States is being about the recovery of many species of fox , especially the endangered kit fox. Coyotes prey on smaller foxes. Wolves prey on coyotes. A return of wolves could have a beneficial effect on wild cats by preying on large herbivores allowing smaller prey like birds reptiles and rodents to increase, helping wild cats.
@@glenncordova4027
The Scottish Wildcat is very different in that it is not really predated on by native species. Foxes are controlled by gamekeepers to protect Grouse etc for commercial shooting and the invasive Mink species don't hunt them but affect them by competing for the same food source ie birds, rodents etc.
With numbers of Wildcats so low is releasing Wolves really worth the risk? Wolves would also pose a threat to other endangered species in Scotland like Capercaillie and Mountain Hare.
I think the Wildcat is an animal which could be successfully reintroduced to Scotland. The Wolf, I'm not so sure...
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BTW good video!
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it would not GO EXTICT, IT WOULD BECOME EXTINCT.
Gotcha thank you
You must have allot of free time
No need to shout.
@@sitokiaba5404 allot?
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