A genetic test to tell a true Scottish wildcat from a hybrid could be ready as early as Christmas, scientists have revealed.
Dr Paul O'Donoghue of Chester University, who is developing the test in partnership with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland WildGenes Lab in Edinburgh, described the work so far as "incredibly encouraging".
He said: "Initial results suggest a diagnostic wildcat test will be available."
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