Three rescued lynx settle into new home at Highland Wildlife Park

Three juvenile lynx abandoned in the Cairngorms National Park in January have moved to their new home at Highland Wildlife Park, just a few miles from where they were found.  

Rescued by experts from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), the trio were cared for at the wildlife conservation charity’s Edinburgh Zoo while they underwent quarantine.  

RZSS chief executive David Field said, “We are very pleased to welcome the lynx to Highland Wildlife Park and grateful to our members and everyone who made a donation to help us care for these wonderful cats.

“The lynx were clearly habituated to humans and would most likely have died if they hadn’t been rescued as they would not have been able to find food for themselves.

“Caring for these cats at Highland Wildlife Park will help raise awareness of this incredible species and support discussions about how to reintroduce wildlife in Scotland responsibly.

“We are very proud of the response of our team, who worked with Police Scotland and other partners to safely rescue these animals in freezing overnight temperatures.

“All three lynx have curious personalities, they love playing together, especially with balls and other toys. We are sure they will be a big hit with everyone who comes to see them.”

Visitors to Highland Wildlife Park will be able to see the lynx in their new home, with RZSS also planning educational talks and activities to help people learn more about the species and the conservation challenges they face.  

A prize draw has been launched giving the public the chance to meet and name one of the lynx. To enter visit crowdfunder.co.uk/name-a-lynx.