An 18th century reference to a Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) in Scotland

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ABSTRACT Richard Pococke’s Tour of Scotland (1760) seems to provide a record of a breeding population of lynxes (Lynx lynx) in the mountains near Auchencairn in the Southern Uplands of Scotland. This paper evaluates the authenticity and significance of the record.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)47-52
JournalMammal Communications
Volume7
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
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