Well one is at my place! Lynx in France face extinction with population down to 150 adults at most https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/13/lynx-france-face-extinction-population-150-adults-at-most-aoe?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
@harphat
What a thrill that must have been to see! It's hard to guess the size from the video-- 100kg maybe?
I got to see a big cat in the wild just once, when I saw a puma (aka mountain lion or cougar, which can be 200-plus kg) on my drive to work. My commute took me through a mountainous National Forest every morning well before dawn, so I was treated to quite a variety of wildlife crossing the road ahead of me-- foxes mostly-- caught by the headlights.
I definitely thought about THAT the rest of the day. 😀
@harphat
Sounds like somebody needs to get out there and poach a few farmers. Here's hoping they decide they like your property!
@AndyLowry what a great commute that must have been. Lynx were reintroduced into France via Switzerland so that’s why the last few hang out in the Jura. The main rescue and research centre is in the French Jura. Sadly, local farmers often poach them. So this was a rare sighting although right outside the entrance to my three hectare abandoned vineyard property. I hope they are seeking sanctuary at mine and hope to spot them on my trail cam but no luck so far. Greetings.