One of the illegally-released lynx captured in the Highlands has died, those caring for the animals have said. The big cat was one of a second pair to be captured near the the Dell of Killiehuntly on Friday.

Two illegally released lynx ‘humanely’ captured in Scottish Highlands - The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland said it had successfully captured the two creatures.

Wildlife officials in Scotland say one of four lynx thought to have been released illegally in the Scottish Highlands has died the day after it was captured

Four of the wild cats have been captured in recent days, after they were illegally released into the Highlands.