Scottish zoo welcomes cute kitten named after Taylor Swift

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Highland Wildlife Park has introduced one of its smallest and most charming residents, a European wildcat kitten named Tay. Born on 4 August 2025, Tay’s name was chosen by the People’s Postcode Lottery, paying homage to Scotland’s longest river, the River Tay , and global superstar Taylor Swift , who has Scottish heritage. ‌

Tay’s arrival is not only a delight for visitors but a symbol of hope for a species under serious threat. Wildcats, known scientifically as Felis silvestris, are among Britain’s most endangered mammals and a key emblem of the Scottish Highlands. ‌

Once widespread, they now face risks from habitat loss, persecution, and interbreeding with domestic cats. Every kitten is crucial for the species’ survival, and Tay’s birth marks an importa