Capercaillie | Highlands – Scotland’s Wild Heart
There are only 1000 wild capercaillie in Scotland and competition to mate is fraught.
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Human impact | Highlands - Scotland's Wild Heart
The impact of human life on marine seabirds is quite apparent as the seas warm. This has encouraged different types of fish as food and some contain less nutrients needed for their survival.
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Scottish wild cat | Highlands - Scotland's Wild Heart
Due to diluting with domestic cats, the true genes of the Scottish wild cat are scarce. This has lead to a specific breeding program that breeds them in captivity and will lead them to be released back into the wild.