Lynx released illegally into Highlands has died overnight, keepers say
One of the illegally-released lynx captured in the Highlands has died, those caring for the animals have said. The big cat was one of a second pair to be captured near the the Dell of Killiehuntly on Friday.
Lynx captured overnight after being illegally released in Highlands dies
Two wild cats were 'deliberately abandoned' in the Cairngorms on Friday, and despite being captured, one sadly died.
Video released of captured lynx at Edinburgh Zoo
Footage released shows two lynx at Edinburgh Zoo after they were successfully captured on Thursday after they were illegally released in the Dell of Killiehuntly area on Wednesday. It comes as police are investigating the sighting of another two lynx in the same area.
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So far, only two of the four lynx have been recaptured, leaving authorities scrambling across the snowy woods to find the missing cats
Remaining illegally released lynx captured safely
They were caught by humane traps near the Dell of Killiehuntly, near where the previous two lynx were captured on Thursday.
Two more lynx spotted on the loose in Scottish Highlands
Police are investigating a sighting of another two lynx in the Scottish Highlands. Police Scotland received reports the animals had been seen in the Dell of Killiehuntly area near Kingussie at about 7.10am on Friday.
Illegally-released lynx dies after being re-captured in Highlands
One of the illegally-released lynx captured in the Highlands has died. The big cat was one of a second pair to be captured near the Dell of Killiehuntly on Friday. Police are searching for answers after the four animals were captured in the area in recent days, amid speculation "rogue rewilding" could be to blame for their release.
Watch the moment two lynx are captured in the Highlands
The charity has condemned the illegal release as "highly irresponsible" and said it was likely the lynx would have died in the wild. It said the pair appear to be in good health and have been named 'The Killiehuntly Two'.
Two remaining ‘deliberately abandoned’ lynx roaming Highlands captured safely
They were caught by humane traps near the Dell of Killiehuntly, near where the previous two lynx were captured on Thursday.
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Lynx dies after being captured in Cairngorms
Four of the wild cats have been captured in recent days, after they were illegally released into the Highlands.
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