Police officers are continuing to carry out enquiries following lynx sightings in the Dell of Killiehuntly area near Kingussie.
Police Scotland force received a report at around 7.10am today of two lynx being captured on a wildlife camera.
This follows the sighting of two lynx in the same area on Wednesday. They were safely captured the next day.
Inspector Craig Johnstone said: “Members of the public are asked not to approach the animals for their own safety and the safety of the lynx.
“Officers are working with specially trained personnel to capture them safely and humanely.
“Although it may be tempting to try to find them, take pictures or set up cameras, we are asking people not to travel into the area particularly in the current winter weather conditions.
“Please be mindful, act responsibly and allow the animal experts to carry out their work.
“Enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of both sightings.
“Officers are on patrol in the area and anyone with concerns can approach them.”
If anyone saw anything in the area or has any information then please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0387 of Friday, 10 January, 2025.