@ConiKat When I went to a wildlife park to see Scottish Wildcats recently, and after about half an hour was finally the only person there watching them, I too talked to them. It was incredibly special once I was alone with them as they changed from being agitated and pacing around their enclosures to being still, bathing and resting, and the large male taking a drink of water from his bowl right in front of where I was standing. In a very quiet, gentle voice I kept saying how beautiful and special they were and how I wished they had more space to roam there. Thanked them for being still and allowing me to be there with them. Apologized for the ignorant people who had been there a few moments before, running about and shouting and screaming.
I don't think I would be brave enough to reach out and touch their enclosure though, I suspect any close exchange of scent would be too threatening and invasive for them. Scottish Wildcats are known for being extremely shy.
I don't think I would be brave enough to reach out and touch their enclosure though, I suspect any close exchange of scent would be too threatening and invasive for them. Scottish Wildcats are known for being extremely shy.