A second pair of lynx have been captured after being found near Kingussie in the Cairngorms National Park.
Two other lynx, released illegally, were caught in the same area on Thursday.
Staff from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland caught all the animals by baiting a series of humane traps in the area to entice them.
The RZSS confirmed that the latest pair had been captured at about 18:30 near the Dell of Killiehuntly, where the two other lynx were also successfully caught.
Dr Helen Senn, head of conservation at RZSS, said: “I’m sure that everyone in the community will be happy and relieved to know that the second pair of lynx have been safely captured.
“Early reports are that they appear to be in good health, which is the most important thing.
“It’s been a rollercoaster 48 hours, with people working throughout the day and night, in some extremely challenging conditions, but I’ve been so impressed by the efforts of our own staff as well as partners, and members of the local community to ensure that the outcome is a positive one.”
She added that the lynx would be taken to the Highland Wildlife Park before being moved to Edinburgh Zoo to quarantine for 30 days – as has happened with the first pair found on Thursday.
“Although we don’t think that there are any more lynx out there, we will continue to monitor the release site under the direction of Police Scotland,” she added.
