In 2023, a significant achievement in the conservation of Scottish Wildcats was the success of the Saving Wildcats program in Scotland. This initiative saw the successful release of 19 wildcats into the wild, each tracked with GPS collars for monitoring. Additionally, another 13 kittens were raised in conditions mimicking their natural habitat in the Cairngorms, preparing them for future release. This effort marked a crucial step in re-establishing a previously declared functionally extinct species. While complete success isn't guaranteed, this represents a significant stride in conserving and reviving the Scottish Wildcat population.