Does Britain need more animals? A rogue agent has released wild cats into the Scottish Highlands. Some believe such tactics are necessary to save Britain’s dwindling biodiversity.
Lynx hunt sparks row over rewilding
Lost species: All four animals pictured above are targets for reintroduction to Britain. Rewilding aims to restore ecosystems and boost biodiversity by allowing wildlife and nature to reclaim areas no longer under human management. Glossary
Lynx - A medium-sized wild cat with brown fur and a short tail.
Humanely - in a way that is shows kindness, care, and sympathy for humans or animals.
Quarantine - A strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
Guerrilla - A type of warfare in which small groups use their mobility and knowledge of the terrain to harass much larger forces, attacking their supply lines and reconnaissance missions. The term means "little war" in Spanish.
Biodiversity - Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you'll find in one area — the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world. Each of these species and organisms work together in ecosystems, like an intricate web, to maintain balance and support life.
Drought - A time when there is not enough water and the ground is very dry.
Ecosystems - Complex networks of living things that rely on each other to survive.