Lynx Are ‘Likely to Eat Sheep and Lambs’ if Reintroduced – but Many Still Back Return

Lynx Likely to Predate on Sheep and Lambs If Reintroduced, Study Finds

Lynx are likely to prey on sheep and lambs if they are reintroduced in Scotland but could bring environmental and economic benefits, according to a report. Scotland’s National Lynx Discussion found sheep and other small livestock in or near wooded areas are more vulnerable to such predation. It suggested an effective management system could include paying farmers for losses and co-existence, with relocation or lethal control as “necessary compon…

ThePatriotLight - Lynx Likely to Predate on Sheep and Lambs If Reintroduced, Study Finds

ThePatriotLight - A report said there is ‘sufficient quantity and quality of habitat’ in Scotland to support a viable lynx population.Lynx are likely to prey on sheep and lambs if they are reintroduced in Scotland but could bring environmental and economic benefits, according to a report.Scotland’s National Lynx Discussion found sheep and other small livestock in or near wooded areas are more vulnerable to such predation.It suggested an effectiv…

Could lynx roam Scotland again? 10 key points from major new report on reintroduction

A major report has provided the most detailed analysis yet of what a lynx reintroduction project in Scotland would need to do to ensure lynx and…

Lynx likely to predate on sheep and lambs if reintroduced, study finds

A report said there is ‘sufficient quantity and quality of habitat’ in Scotland to support a viable lynx population.Lynx are likely to prey on s ...

Lynx are ‘likely to eat sheep and lambs’ if reintroduced – but many still back return

The wild cats would not pose a risk to humans, experts say

Lynx reintroduction to Scotland could harm sheep and lambs, study finds

The reintroduction of lynx to Scotland could bring environmental and economic benefits, but would potentially put sheep and lambs at risk, a new report has warned.