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Eurasian lynx photographed for the first time in Sikkim, Representing only 2nd photographic record of species in the eastern Himalayan region
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Eurasian lynx photographed for the first time in Sikkim, Representing only 2nd photographic record of species in the eastern Himalayan region

Times of India · Jul 1, 2026, 1:57 PM

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A rare Eurasian lynx has been photographed for only the second time in the eastern Himalayas, captured by a camera trap at 5,250 metres on Sikkim's Tso Lhamo plateau. This significant finding, following a 2025 record in Arunachal Pradesh, confirms the wild cat's broader presence in the region. Exper

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