Police are investigating the discharge of two lynx within the Highlands and have urged the general public to not method the wild cats.
The alarm was raised at about 16:20 once they had been noticed within the Drumguish space, close to to Kingussie.
Specifically educated employees from the Highland Wildlife Park are helping officers to hint the animals.
The Cairngorms Nationwide Park Authority stated they had been shy and a “low threat” to people however added they shouldn’t be approached.
A spokesperson stated: “We condemn the unlawful launch of untamed animals within the strongest doable phrases and we’re additionally involved for the welfare of the lynx which were launched.”
The authority additionally stated individuals mustn’t attend the world and appealed to anybody with details about the lynx to contact police.
The wild cats had been as soon as native to Britain, however had been pushed to extinction 500 to 1,000 years in the past.
However some conservation teams have been campaigning to have the wild cats reintroduced to Scotland.
Lynx to Scotland, a three-charity partnership working to revive lynx to the Scottish Highlands, stated it had been made conscious of the discharge.
Peter Cairns, government director of Scotland: The Huge Image, one of many charities concerned, stated: “The Lynx to Scotland Mission is aware of nothing of the origin of those two lynx, their historical past, well being standing, or who could have launched them.
“We perceive the frustration of all those that want to see lynx restored to the Scottish panorama, however an unlawful launch just isn’t the way in which to attain that intention.”
Mr Cairns stated the mission had by no means supported or condoned unlawful releases.
He added: “That is unwelcome and grossly irresponsible, however comes on the worst doable time, when stakeholders are participating in good religion with productive discussions about the potential of a responsibly managed and totally resourced authorized reintroduction.”
Farmers’ union NFU Scotland beforehand voiced issues concerning the impression of lynx on livestock.
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, 2025-01-08 20:43:00
