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Illegal Release Of Lynx In Scottish Highlands Raises Concerns

Recent lynx sightings in Scotland raise concerns over illegal release and reintroduction efforts, sparking debates on conservation and ecosystem management.

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Illegally released lynx captured in Scottish Highlands dies

A post-mortem will be launched after the death of the cat

The Independent UK

Lynx released illegally into Highlands has died overnight, keepers say

The big cat was one of a second pair to be captured near the the Dell of Killiehuntly on Friday.

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Lynx illegally released in Highlands dies after being recaptured

A LYNX which was captured after being illegally released in the Highlands has died.

The National (Scotland)

Temperature falls to -18.9C in north Scotland, a 15-year low for UK

Altnaharra in Highlands recorded -18.9C on Friday night, the coldest January overnight temperature since 2010

The Guardian - UK

Warning of ‘rogue rewilding’ dangers after second pair of lynx captured

Police are searching for answers after the wild cats were found in the Highlands.

Evening Standard

Rogue rewilding warning after second pair of lynx captured

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has said the captured lynx are tame and used to humans

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Temperatures plummet to minus 18.9C overnight as cold spell continues

Altnaharra, which is in the most northern region of the Highlands, recorded minus 18.9C on Saturday morning, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard

UK records coldest January night in 15 years as temperatures plummet to -18.7C

Altnaharra, a hamlet in the most northern region of the Highlands, had reached the temperature before 9pm on Friday

The Independent UK

Scottish hamlet reaches minus 17.3C in coldest January night in 15 years

Altnaharra, a hamlet in the most northern region of the Highlands, had reached the temperature before 9pm on Friday.

Evening Standard

Loose lynx: Scotland has a history of illicit guerrilla releases

Lynx disappeared from Scotland between 500 and 1,300 years ago

The Independent UK

Fears of ‘rogue rewilding’ in Scottish Highlands after further lynx sightings

Environmentalists condemn unauthorised releases as ‘reckless’ and ‘highly irresponsible’

The Guardian - UK

Avoid temptation to look for lynx on loose in the Highlands, police urge

POLICE Scotland have issued an update after a sighting of two lynx in the Highlands – after two illegally released ones were captured.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland shivers through coldest January night since 2010

Temperatures dropped to minus 14.5C overnight into Friday in Altnaharra in the Highlands.

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The Independent UK

Two more lynx spotted in the Highlands as public warned of dangerous animals

The public have been told not to approach the animals

Evening Standard

Two more lynx sighted in Highlands

Members of the public have been warned not to approach the animals.

The Independent UK

Swinney condemns illegal release of lynx in Highlands after animals captured

The Scottish First Minister said he is ’emormously grateful’ to everyone involved in safely trapping the two cats.

Evening Standard

Hundreds of schools closed across northern Scotland as weather warning extended

A Met Office yellow alert for ice and snow is now in place until 10am on Friday.

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The Guardian - UK

Two lynx captured after being illegally released in Scottish Highlands

The wild cats were humanely trapped using cameras near baited traps and are in quarantine

The National (Scotland)

Two lynx illegally released into Highlands captured

TWO lynx which had been illegally released into the Highlands have been captured...

The National (Scotland)

Two 'lynx' spotted in Highlands as police assist specialists from wildlife park

TWO “lynx” have allegedly been spotted in the Highlands as police issue a warning to the public to “not approach” them ...

Evening Standard

Soldier killed when rifle went off ‘without warning’ on exercise, inquiry finds

Lance Corporal Joe Spencer, 24, died on November 1, 2016 during a sniper training course in Tain in the Highlands.

Evening Standard

Dozens of schools shut amid snow and ice weather warnings

A yellow alert for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland runs until midnight on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

'Earthquake' hits Scotland amid reports of 'ground shaking' in Oban and Mull

AN earthquake is understood to have hit Scotland, near Kinloch in the Highlands with reports of the “ground shaking” near Oban and Mull...

The National (Scotland)

Dozens of schools closed across Scotland as snow and ice disruption continues

DOZENS of schools across the Highlands and north east of Scotland have been forced to shut due to snow and ice...

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