Four lynx “illegally released” into the Scottish Highlands have been captured by park rangers in a rollercoaster two-day rescue effort.

ONE of four lynx released illegally in freezing temperatures in the Scottish Highlands has died after it was recaptured. The big cats were found in pairs near Kingussie, about 50 miles south of

Hikers in the Scottish highlands have been warned to steer clear of certain spots after illegally released lynx were spotted in the popular Cairngorms National Park. The wild cats, which are native to areas in Europe, Asia, and North America, were spotted in the early hours of Friday, January 10, near the remote Highland town of Kingussie.

Following their capture, the wild cats were taken to the Highland Wildlife Park before being moved to Edinburgh Zoo, where the surviving lynx will be quarantined for 30 days. A conservation expert previously slammed the "highly irresponsible" move of individuals to release the animals into the wild.

Two wild cats were 'deliberately abandoned' in the Cairngorms on Friday, and despite being captured, one sadly died.

The head of an animal charity has warned against “rogue rewilding ” amid speculation the phenomenon could be responsible for two pairs of lynx being illegally released in the Highlands. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Two Lynx were captured in the Scottish highlands, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) said on Thursday (January 9), after being illegally released into the wild. Could AI-assisted program help badminton players with training?

The lynx was one of four that had been released illegally into the Cairgorms National Park. The animals were captured humanely in pairs and inquiries are ongoing to find out how t