Scottish wildcat filmed swimming in the River Spey for the first time
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Scottish wildcat filmed swimming in the River Spey for the first time

18 Aug 2026 · Originally published 18 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: 'First recorded' sighting of a Scottish wildcat swimming
A female wildcat named Sully, released into the Cairngorms as part of a conservation project, has been recorded swimming in the River Spey. Captured on camera by a group of canoeists, the footage provides new insight into the behaviour of this rare species as conservationists work to boost their numbers in the wild.
Source: BBC Scotland Highland
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