First Minister 'out of step' on lynx reintroduction in Scotland, say rewilding groups

Scottish First Minister John Swinney unequivocally denied that lynx wildcats would be reintroduced into Scotland at NFUS Conference, yet rewilding groups say 61% of survey respondents would like to see their reintroduction

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Rewilding groups said lynx wildcats posed no risk to human life, and argued that other countries had learned to live with more challenging animals such as lions and tigers.
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Rewilding groups said lynx wildcats posed no risk to human life, and argued that other countries had learned to live with more challenging animals such as lions and tigers.

Rewilding groups have labelled Scottish First Minister John Swinney 'out of step' after he refused to consider the reintroduction of a controversial animal in Scotland. Lynx to Scotland Partnership,...

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