Police say Lilith, a Eurasian lynx, would not attack humans but may feed on pets or livestockPolice have taken to helicopters in a hunt for a lynx which has escaped from a wildlife park in Wales. The young female Eurasian lynx, which is about twice the size of a domestic cat, is missing from Borth Wild Animal Kingdom in Ceredigion. On Sunday evening, police helicopters located the cat near the park and an attempt to pinpoint her position and recapture her will be made on Monday. ”The lynx is unlikely to approach people, but may attempt to take livestock or pets as food,” police said. The park said: “Lynx can travel about 12 miles a day, but the chances are she hasn’t gone far.

Source: The Guardian October 30, 2017 00:33 UTC