How the Lynx is silently spreading all over Europe
The Eurasian Lynx once verged on the brink of extinction, having been hunted until less than 700 individuals remained in Europe by the 1950s. But since then they’ve seen a dramatic recovery, aided by legal protections alongside relocation and conservation efforts. So let’s look at the remarkable story behind this striking animal, the successes and failures of relocation efforts, and answer the most common question that the general public has in response: Are they dangerous?