The cats have been confirmed as Eurasian lynx, the largest of four species of the animals. Lynx were once native to Britain but were wiped out hundreds of years ago due to habitat loss and hunting.

Lynx are an iconic native species missing from Britain and they should be back here. The habitat is perfect, these are secretive animals, and there are no good reasons not to reintroduce them.” ...

The cats have been confirmed as Eurasian lynx - the largest of four species of the animals. Lynx were once native to Britain but were wiped out hundreds of years ago due to habitat loss and hunting.