Since 2017, the Cat Classification Task Force of the Cat Specialist Group recognizes Felis silvestris silvestris as the valid scientific name for all European wildcat populations, arguing that it is doubtful that the Scottish wildcat is sufficiently distinct to accord it separate subspecific status.
It’s just a plain old cat, it’s not going extinct.
Yes, but have you walked into a solid object like a wall to ascertain whether you can pass through it? I mean I check every once in a while to make sure I haven’t gained any supernatural powers. I recommend head first for entertainment value. Please report back.