The Scottish wildcat is an endangered species, but conservationist groups are fighting hard for its survival and proliferation, and in the process uncovering more facts about this beautiful, rarely-glimpsed, mammal.



This fascinating book on the wildcat by Dr Clegg reveals:



• its inbuilt survival instinct and adaptability

• unusual sightings such as wildcats swimming out to islands in lochs

• a history of the wildcat from prehistoric to the present day

• natural history including breeding and territory

• wildcats and the Scottish clans

• wildcats as medieval vermin or for skins

• dens and territorial ranges

• in captivity, in literature and folklore

• fascinating trail camera footage of this elusive rare mammal

• latest initiatives to save the wildcat