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Headline: RAW VIDEO: Scotland's Recovering Wildcats Become TV Stars
Caption: Scotland’s recovering wildcats are to become TV stars as part of a new documentary. The feisty felines are roaming rural regions of Scotland again thanks to the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Saving Wildcats project. It releases specially bred captive wildcats into the Cairngorms National Park. Now the cats will become TV stars in a two-part documentary, Wildcats: Cait ann an Cunnart. The two-part series, airing on BBC ALBA, follows the journey of the team behind Saving Wildcats and their efforts to prevent the extinction of wildcats in Scotland by breeding and releasing them into the wild. Throughout the course of the docu-series, which covers the first year of releases in 2023, the wildcats face numerous challenges - from adjusting to the rugged terrain to dealing with the unpredictable forces of nature. However, the documentary also reveals the rewarding moments of success as they learn to survive and thrive on their own. Saving Wildcats project lead, Dr Helen Senn, said: “This new film really brings to life some of the trials and tribulations of trying to bring back a species from the brink of extinction. It made me realise just how much has been achieved in a relatively short period of time but also how much work remains to be done if we are to secure a long-term future for one of Scotland’s most beautiful, iconic and amazing animals.” Scott Brown, director at Midas Media, which produced Wildcats: Cait ann an Cunnart, added: “Making this film for BBC ALBA has been a truly eye-opening experience. It’s a rare privilege to witness the incredible efforts of the Saving Wildcats team, who are not only fighting to save a species but also showing us how passion, science, and conservation can make a real difference. This documentary highlights the resilience of the Scottish wildcat and the ongoing journey to ensure it thrives for generations to come.” Viewers who are inspired by the journey of wildcats into the wild can get involved and help by sponsoring a wildcat at savingwildcats.org.uk/sponsor.
Keywords: wildcats, feature, video, cats, animals, photo
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