What is the scientific name of the wildcat?
Q: What is the scientific name of the wildcat?
A: The scientific name of the wildcat is Felis silvestris.
Q: Where is the wildcat native to?
A: The wildcat is native to Eurasia.
Q: Why is the wildcat called "wild"?
A: The wildcat is called "wild" because it is almost impossible to tame.
Q: Has crossbreeding occurred between wildcats and domestic cats?
A: Yes, crossbreeding with domestic cats has occurred in almost the whole of the species' range.
Q: How does the wildcat differ from house cats in terms of their physical characteristics?
A: Wildcats are larger than house cats, and they have longer legs and more robust bodies.
Q: How many subspecies of wildcats are there?
A: There are about 22 subspecies of wildcats, or only four according to some experts.
Q: Which subspecies of wildcats did our domestic cats originate from?
A: Our domestic cats originated from the subspecies known as the African wildcat.
