Video released of 2nd lynx pair illegally abandoned - while one dies at zoo. Release date January 12 2025. A lynx released illegally into the wild has died after it was captured - as police warn the public to avoid the area. The feline was one of two spotted on Friday morning and caught the same evening - along with two others taken into care on Wednesday. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has confirmed one of the latest pair has sadly died. Dr Helen Senn, RZSS Head of Conservation said: “After extensive efforts to capture these animals safely and humanely, we were very sad to discover that one of them has died overnight.
Video released of 2nd lynx pair illegally abandoned - while one dies at zoo. Release date January 12 2025. A lynx released illegally into the wild has died after it was captured - as police warn the public to avoid the area. The feline was one of two spotted on Friday morning and caught the same evening - along with two others taken into care on Wednesday. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has confirmed one of the latest pair has sadly died. Dr Helen Senn, RZSS Head of Conservation said: “After extensive efforts to capture these animals safely and humanely, we were very sad to discover that one of them has died overnight.
One of the three lynx who was rescued after an illegal release. (Royal Zoological Society of Scotland via SWNS)
By Elizabeth Hunter
Three lynx rescued after being illegally released in the Scottish Highlands have been named Caledonia, Cardrona and Bluebell by a local primary school.
"We are already seeing their playful and curious personalities flourish.
“Thank you to Kinlochleven Primary P3-4, who chose Bluebell’s name, and submitted an amazing competition entry on their commitment to protecting nature.
(Royal Zoological Society of Scotland via SWNS)
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“Caledonia was named by our prize draw winner, and Cardrona by the Weir Charitable Trust.
"Without support from kind people like this, our wildlife conservation charity wouldn’t be able to continue its vital work.”
Earlier this year, the lynx were released in the Scottish Highlands in a "highly irresponsible act" and were captured and transferred to a zoo.
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