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Chris Hogg wrote:

They didn't "die out" it is believed they were hunted to extinction for
their fur. They are native to this country and, like the beaver, I see no
reason not to get them back.

You've not read the posts by Shazzbat, MN and myself on that topic,
just preceding yours, then.

I have. I rely on more authoritative sources, like Yalden.

As for a marksman kill being a more humane death what on earth has that to
do with anything? You would have all the carnivores starve to death because
what they do is not humane?

Of course not, but if lynx aren't re-introduced here in the first
place, they won't be killing to stay alive, will they.

And more deer will die of grangrene and starvation. Predation is
more humane. Even if the hunters intended to, they could not track
down sick and injured deer without hunting them with dogs.

I presume by your comment you disagree with the reintroduction of the Great
Bustard, and the Beaver etc.

Not particularly. I'm neutral about it. But they are benign compared
to the lynx.

You seem to be confusing the Eurasian lynx with a sabretoothed tiger.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.