Travelers in the Chon-Kemin Gorge captured footage of a wild lynx descending from rocky mountain slopes and walking near the roadside. The observers noted the animal's calm demeanor and beauty during the encounter.
Legal protection and population
According to specialists, the lynx has been listed in the Red Data Book since 1986, making its hunting strictly prohibited. Illegal hunting of this predator carries a significant financial penalty.
Lynx statistics
Experts noted that these predators primarily inhabit rocky slopes and forested highlands. Recently, there have been increasing instances of wild animals approaching roadsides and human settlements in the mountainous areas of the Chuy Region, including the Kemin direction.
Ecologists are urging the public to remain cautious and refrain from harming animals when such encounters occur.
Context
The Chuy Region, where the incident took place, had a population of approximately 1,102,100 as of 2020.
