Unanticipated Abundance of Wild Cats in the Siebengebirge According to BUND Research
In a groundbreaking development for wildlife conservation, a significant number of endangered wildcats have been discovered living in the Siebengebirge region of Germany. This revelation comes from the ongoing "Wildcat Forests of Tomorrow" project, a collaborative effort between the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW) and the BUND, funded by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation.
Christine Thiel-Bender, a renowned wildcat expert and a member of the BUND, has been instrumental in the project. Her observations and findings suggest that the Siebengebirge could potentially serve as a suitable habitat for wildcats due to its dense thickets and the preference wildcats have for dead wood.
The project, which began on August 29, 2025, aims to create and enhance habitat for wildcats through natural regeneration and leaving dead wood untouched. Unlike traditional conservation efforts, this project does not involve planting young trees but rather allowing nature to decide what will grow.
Rough wooden stakes laced with valerian, a sort of sex attractant for wildcats, have been strategically placed throughout the region. These stakes, which can be traced to collect fur samples for genetic analysis, have been crucial in confirming the presence of 25 wildcats in the area.
Remarkably, wildcats in the Siebengebirge have been living there for at least 10 years, indicating a stable and thriving population. The project's findings, reported on August 29, 2025, at 18:36, have led to a higher estimate of the region's wildcat population than previously thought.
The project's ultimate goal is to allow wildcats to continue to spread and establish themselves in the Siebengebirge. With the project set to run until August 29, 2027, it will be interesting to see how the wildcat population evolves in this promising habitat.
A local reporter on site has been providing valuable updates on the project's progress, offering a unique insight into the world of these elusive creatures. As the project continues, it promises to provide invaluable data on wildcat behaviour and conservation efforts in Germany.
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