wildcat

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To better understand how evolution shaped these sounds, the researchers compared domestic cat meows with those of five wild cat species: African wildcat, European wildcat, jungle cat, cheetah, and cougar.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

In his absence, longtime Palos Verdes coach Guy Gardner tossed aside the passing game almost entirely and trusted a wildcat offense to keep the Sea Kings in it.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025

The South West Wildlife Project – a partnership led by Devon Wildlife Trust - said independent research by the University of Exeter showed that about 80% of people asked were positive about wildcat reintroduction.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Critics say that infrastructure built for industrial mines—such as access roads, ports and power lines—inevitably attracts illegal loggers, ranchers and wildcat miners deeper into the jungle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

I search her face but can’t see any of Safaa’s wildcat stare.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell