European wildcats could be seen again in England for first time in 100 years
Reintroducing 40–50 European wildcats to mid-Devon is feasible, with suitable habitat and local support, but requires cat neutering to prevent hybridisation.
Wildcats could make a return to woodlands in south-west England
The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism; conservationists report South West England has sufficient habitat and public support to reintroduce wildcats.