Wildlife Conservation and Genetic Safety: Reintroducing Wildcats in Scotland

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Exploring the reintroduction of Wildcats in Scotland and the measures taken to prevent interbreeding with domestic cats, including neutering strategies for genetic safety. Delving into the ethical implications and expert perspectives on the well-being of castrated cats.

Ravaged by a civil war, Sudan could see a nationwide famine by August. With humanitarian aid being blocked on both sides, it is increasingly difficult to get supplies to those who need them the most. How to protect an endangered language (09:01). And, why domestic cats have become an existential threat to Scottish wildcats (14:43).

Additional audio courtesy of the Endangered Language Alliance

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