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  • Should Scotland reintroduce the Eurasian lynx to its highlands?

    Should Scotland reintroduce the Eurasian lynx to its highlands?

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    Samantha Dougary explores whether the Eurasian lynx should be reintroduced back into the Scottish Highlands, to once again be free to roam and thrive in their natural habitat for the first time in 500 years. The Eurasian lynx was once native to Scotland before habitat loss and overhunting drove the species to extinction over 500…