wildcat (species)
Refers to specific wildcat species such as the European wildcat, Iriomote cat, or Tsushima cat. Often used in zoological or conservation contexts.
See also: ツシマヤマネコ (つしまやまねこ) · イリオモテヤマネコ (いりおもてやまねこ)
The endangered Iriomote wildcat lives on Iriomote Island.
wild cat; stray cat
General term for any undomesticated or feral cat, including strays. Less precise than sense 1.
At night, a stray cat comes into the garden.
Wildcats live on this island.
Conservation efforts are being carried out to protect the endangered wildcat.
wildcat tactics