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The Scottish wildcat (Felis silvestris) is famed for having a fearsome reputation, enough so that that several Scottish clans feature the wildcat on their crest. Often with an accompanying warning in the motto, to not to touch the cat unless your hand is protected. (Although we would refrain from ever getting that close to a wildcat or wild animal). This fierceness will likely stem from territorial behaviour, wariness to other predators or when competing for resources with other wildcats and spe