Two remaining ‘intentionally deserted’ lynx roaming Highlands captured safely

The 2 “intentionally deserted” lynx at massive within the Scottish Highlands have been captured protected and sound. Workers from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland stated they have been in a position to bait the duo into humane traps within the Cairngorms, after they have been noticed in a single day on Thursday. A joint effort from Police Scotland and rangers from the Cairngorms Nationwide Park Authority led to their seize at 6.30pm on Friday, close to the Dell of Killiehuntly, the place two different illegally launched lynx had been captured on Thursday. Dr Helen Senn, RZSS head of conservation stated: “I’m certain that everybody locally will likely be completely satisfied and relieved to know that the second pair of lynx have been safely captured.” “Early studies are that they seem like in good well being, which is crucial factor. “It’s been a rollercoaster 48 hours, with folks working all through the day and night time, in some extraordinarily difficult circumstances, however I’ve been so impressed by the efforts of our personal workers in addition to companions, and members of the area people to make sure that the result is a constructive one. “The lynx will now be moved to Highland Wildlife Park earlier than being moved to Edinburgh Zoo to quarantine for 30 days. Though we don’t assume that there are any extra lynx on the market, we are going to proceed to observe the discharge website below the course of Police Scotland.” Highland Wildlife Park, located inside the Kingussie area of the Cairngorms, stated in an announcement of Fb that the animals had been abandoned on goal, however reiterated RZSS’s assurance that they’re in good well being. The assertion says: “Two extra lynx who seem to have been intentionally deserted within the Cairngorms have been safely captured this night.” Police Scotland stated inquiries into how the lynx ended up within the space are persevering with, and officers and wildlife consultants will proceed to look at the world the place the incident befell.