High hopes for return of wildcats that roam

WILDCATS could be reintroduced to the South West of England after a study found the public backs the move.

- BY EMILY BEAMENT

The region also contains enough woodland connected to other suitable habitats to support a thriving population.

Between 70% and 80% of locals are in favour of the reintroduction of the UK's most threatened mammals to an area where they once roamed, surveys found.