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Swinney condemns illegal release of lynx in Highlands after animals captured

First Minister John Swinney said he is “enormously grateful” to all those who helped capture two lynx in the Scottish Highlands, as he condemned the illegal release of the animals. His comments came after experts warned the two cats could have died ...

09 Jan 2025 at 14:47

Two illegally released lynx ‘humanely’ captured in Scottish Highlands

Two lynx which were illegally released in the Scottish Highlands have been successfully captured – with experts warning the creatures could have died if they had remained in the wild. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) announced its ...

09 Jan 2025 at 10:21

Two lynx on the loose in Cairngorms in suspected ‘illegal release’

Two lynx are on the loose in the Scottish Highlands in what is suspected to be an “illegal release”. On Wednesday evening, the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) announced that the animals were at large within its grounds. The CNPA says ...

08 Jan 2025 at 21:27

Scotland

Letting lynx loose in Highlands was ‘highly irresponsible’, conservationist says

A conservation expert has said it was “highly irresponsible” of individuals to release a number of lynx into the Scottish Highlands. Dr Neil Anderson, a senior lecturer in conservation medicine at Edinburgh University, condemned the actions ...

10 Jan 2025 at 18:59

Scotland

Captured lynx had been tamed and are used to humans, says expert

Two lynx which were illegally released into the Cairngorms had been tamed and may be related to another pair on the loose, according to the chief executive of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Cairngorms National Park Authority ...

10 Jan 2025 at 17:17

Scotland

Two more lynx sighted in Highlands

Police are investigating a sighting of another two lynx in the Highlands. Police received reports the animals had been seen in the Dell of Killiehuntly area near Kingussie at about 7.10am on Friday. Officers said they believe the ...

10 Jan 2025 at 13:24

Lynx likely to predate on sheep and lambs if reintroduced, study finds

Lynx are likely to prey on sheep and lambs if they are reintroduced in Scotland but could bring environmental and economic benefits, according to a report. Scotland’s National Lynx Discussion found sheep and other small ...

23 May 2025 at 10:20

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