Eurasian lynx
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We are home to three Eurasian lynx at the park. Abandoned in the Cairngorms National Park in January, they 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.
All three lynx have curious personalities, they love playing together, especially with balls and other toys.
If you would like to be in with the chance of naming one of our amazing Eurasian lynx you can enter our prize draw today!
Population
Stable
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Forest
Fact file
They have distinctive dark tufts on their ears, which are thought to act a bit like antennae in helping to locate prey using their excellent hearing
Lynx are powerful, stealthy hunters and rely on short bursts of speed to catch prey in a surprise, explosive attack
Eurasian lynx are one of the widest ranging feline species in the world, found in the forests of western Europe, Russia and central Asia
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care, our lynx are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued, and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the park and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
Find out more about RZSS conservation