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Archaeologist uncovers Ireland’s first known wildcat from 5,500 years ago

Archaeologist uncovers Ireland’s first known wildcat from 5,500 years ago

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

The earliest directly dated wildcat (Felis silvestris) ever found in Ireland has been identified