A “cat-fox” was found in a chicken coop in 2008, sparking research into the elusive animals. Since 2016 officials have captured 12 of 16 “cat-foxes” spotted in the local area.

A lone Corsica “cat-fox” was initially discovered after getting caught in a chicken coop in Olcani on the Mediterranean island back in 2008, when researchers first began tracking the wildcat.