Watch: Two lynx on loose in the Highlands spotted on wildlife camera

Two lynx illegally released into the wild in the Highlands have been captured on a wildlife camera.

Police received a report of two big cats seen in the Dell of Killiehuntly area near Kingussie around 7.10am on Friday.

Traps have been baited in the area to safely and humanely capture the animals.

They will then be taken to Edinburgh Zoo to join two other lynx captured in the same area on Thursday.

The public is being urged to avoid the area so as not to disturb the animals and hamper efforts on the ground.

Inspector Craig Johnstone said: “Members of the public are asked not to approach the animals for their own safety and the safety of the lynx.

“Officers are working with specially trained personnel to capture them safely and humanely. Although it may be tempting to try to find them, take pictures or set up cameras, we are asking people not to travel into the area, particularly in the current winter weather conditions.

“Please be mindful, act responsibly and allow the animal experts to carry out their work.

“Enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of both sightings. Officers are on patrol in the area and anyone with concerns can approach them.”

If anyone saw anything in the area or has any information then please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0387 of Friday, January 10, 2025.