By Sean Mowbray For the briefest moment earlier this year, the Eurasian lynx — extinct in the U.K. for thousands of years — ...

First Minister John Swinney issued the statement after a report by independent experts suggested felines be contained to reduce threats to local wildlife.

to protect endangered species such as Scottish wildcats. The report said “cat containment” measures could also include “restrictions on introducing cats to households in vulnerable areas ...

The report into responsible cat ownership, said cats could have a "significant impact on wildlife populations" by attacking other animals, breeding with wildcats and competing for resources. A ...

Over its history, Scotland has gained popularity for such icons as woolly Highland cattle and the mysterious “Nessie” of Loch ...

to protect endangered species such as Scottish wildcats. The report said "cat containment" measures could also include "restrictions on introducing cats to households in vulnerable areas ...

The native Scottish wildcat is the only wild member of the cat family to survive in Britain, but a report published in 2019 ...

to protect endangered species such as Scottish wildcats. The report said “cat containment” measures could also include “restrictions on introducing cats to households in vulnerable areas ...

The SNP are considering banning domestic cats in a bid to protect wild animals, it has been reported. Under new proposals owners could be ordered to keep moggies indoors or even be stopped from owning ...

to protect endangered species such as Scottish wildcats. The report said “cat containment” measures could also include “restrictions on introducing cats to households in vulnerable areas ...