European wildcat (Felis silvestris grampia)
Facts
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Felidae |
| Genus | Felis (1) |
| Size | Adult males: 5 kg (2) Kittens: 100-160 g (2) Adult females: 4 kg (2) Tail length: 29 cm (2) Head and body length: 56 cm (2) |
Status
The Scottish subspecies Felis silvestris grampia is classified as Vulnerable (VU A1 de+ 2e) by the IUCN Red List 2000 (3). Fully protected in the UK under schedule 5 and 6 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Conservation (Natural Habitats etc) Regulations (1994). The European wildcat is listed under Appendix II of the Bern Convention, Appendix II of CITES and Annex IVa of the EC Habitats Directive (4).
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