Update on lynx
Update on lynx
The Park Authority welcomes the news that two lynx, suspected to have been illegally released in the Cairngorms National Park, have been successfully trapped. Experts from The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), working with Police Scotland, humanely trapped the cats overnight. The lynx are now being cared for in quarantine facilities at the Highland Wildlife Park before being transferred to Edinburgh Zoo.
We are grateful for the efforts of RZSS, Police Scotland and other partners in acting so swiftly. The Park Authority will continue to work with the police to establish the full circumstances of how the animals came to be in the woods.
We again want to take this opportunity to condemn the illegal release of wild animals in the strongest possible terms and would urge anyone with information on the release of these lynx to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2179.
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Update on wildfire situation
Convener Sandy Bremner and Chief Executive Grant Moir have given an update on the ongoing wildfire situation.
Relevant alerts
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There is an extreme risk of wildfire impacting the National Park from Friday 11 July until Monday 14 July.
- Do not light any fire or barbeque
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999
For updates, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website.