Tourist films predator in Katon-Karagai National Park

Tengrinews.kz - A lynx was caught on camera along the “Irek” tourist route in Katon-Karagai National Park in the East Kazakhstan region.
Tourist Arkadiy Mamiev managed to capture an interesting video.

“He was able to film one of the most elusive inhabitants of Katon-Karagai National Park — the lynx,” the park administration said.














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Where lynx are most commonly spotted
Park officials clarified that the animal in the video is a Eurasian lynx from the cat family. They also noted that lynx are most frequently seen in the Burkhat Pass area.

“It’s not the first time this lynx has appeared in footage from camera traps,” they added.

According to the most recent 2024 count, around 150 lynx live within the park. While the lynx is not included in Kazakhstan’s Red Book, it is a protected species and requires careful treatment and conservation.
Earlier, a snow leopard was caught on video in Kolsai Lakes National Park.