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.
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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
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They were caught by humane traps near the Dell of Killiehuntly, near where the previous two lynx were captured on Thursday.
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.
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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'.
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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 sighting is connected to the release of two lynx seen in the same area on Wednesday,
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