Hand in roadkill cats
If you find what you think might be a wildcat killed on the roads, it would be really useful if you could pick it up and hand it in. Examination of roadkill cats offers valuable information that can help researchers get a clearer picture of the distribution and health of wildcat populations. The following locations have freezer facilities to accommodate dead cats:
- Scottish Natural Heritage, Achantoul, Aviemore.
Tel: 01479 810477
Contact: Keith Duncan - Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig, by Kingussie.
Tel: 01540 651270.
Contact: Douglas Richardson
Please make a note of where the cat was picked up.
The Scottish wildcat is not only a potent symbol for the wild spirit of its homeland but also a beacon of hope for collaboration between the different groups who have the opportunity to secure its future.
