wildcat

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To better understand how evolution shaped these sounds, the researchers compared domestic cat meows with those of five wild cat species: African wildcat, European wildcat, jungle cat, cheetah, and cougar.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

When he shows up to USC, his college choice, the Trojans will have plenty of plans on how to use him, whether it’s receiver, wildcat quarterback, returning punts or kickoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025

There was a two-yard touchdown run out of wildcat formation.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025

But he said there were concerns about the ability to sustain a "genetically pure" population of wildcat because of the threat of hybridisation.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

I can hear the buzz of insects, the calling of a wildcat or wolf, and sometimes the voice of a person, a man or a woman calling out a name or yelling at their children.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani