wildcat
noun
any of several North American felines of the genus Lynx.
Example Sentences
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Employees routinely took newborn kangaroos, wildcats and goats home overnight to provide round-the-clock feeding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
The Iberian lynx is one of the world's rarest wildcats and was on the brink of extinction in the early 2000s, with fewer than 100 individuals remaining.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
He added that there needed to be wider consultation with farmers and landowners about the best areas to reintroduce the wildcats.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
She pointed out that most measures taken to stop predators like foxes from targeting poultry or gamebirds would work for wildcats.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
Clad in armor, he leaned casually on an impressive sword, while behind him foxes, wildcats and vermin fled in terror.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
