{"id":230452,"date":"2025-10-28T17:02:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/230452\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T17:02:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:02:09","slug":"trio-of-rescued-lynx-settling-incredibly-well-into-new-home-say-keepers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/230452\/","title":{"rendered":"Trio of rescued lynx settling \u2018incredibly well\u2019 into new home, say keepers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Three lynx who were rescued after they were illegally released into the Highlands have settled \u201cincredibly well\u201d into their new home, keepers have said.<\/p>\n

Bluebell, Caledonia and Cardrona were found abandoned in the Cairngorms in January alongside another juvenile lynx.<\/p>\n

Following a search, all four were captured and rescued by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). One died shortly after.<\/p>\n

The group was found to have been tamed and were used to being cared for by humans when they were discovered in freezing temperatures.<\/p>\n

Experts believe they would have died if they had not been trapped, as they looked to humans for food and were used to heating.<\/p>\n

\"BluebellRZSSBluebell was one of three female lynx rescued RZSS<\/p>\n

The female trio were cared for at Edinburgh Zoo while undergoing quarantine before being rehomed in Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig, Kingussie, where they have undergone routine care and vet checks.<\/p>\n

Megan Retallick, animal keeper at Highland Wildlife Park, said: \u201cThe girls have settled in incredibly well. Their outgoing nature keeps us on our toes, and we\u2019re always finding new ways to train and enrich them.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe seem to have mastered station training, which rewards the cats for coming to a specific spot. Target training is next on the plan, where they\u2019ll learn to touch a target with their nose in exchange for a treat.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter being here for five months and getting to know them well, their personalities are so clear.<\/p>\n

\"CaledoniaRZSSCaledonia has settled into her new home RZSS<\/p>\n

\u201cCardrona is the boldest, leading the way with her curious and mischievous nature. Caledonia is agile and can often be seen climbing trees in her habitat. Bluebell loves to play with her food, tossing her meals in the air during feeding time.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll three enjoy chasing each other early in the morning and playfully stalking birds. But their favourite spot is relaxing together on top of their house.\u201d<\/p>\n

A police investigation was launched into the unplanned release, which was condemned by welfare groups.<\/p>\n

Visitors to Highland Wildlife Park can book tickets online and save at highlandwildlifepark.org.uk\/tickets<\/p>\n

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