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A rewilding charity is launching a bid to return four species described at the “architects of the wild ” to the Scottish Highlands. ‌

Trees for Life is seeking to raise £3.6 million to fund the reintroduction of lynx, red squirrels and a species of cattle considered the “modern-day aurochs”. ‌

Following the release of beavers into a Highland glen last month, the rewilding charity says the missing species programme will improve the environment and benefit communities through nature tourism. ‌

As well as beavers, lynx and red squirrels, Trees for Life also wants to introduce a cross-breed of cattle called the tauros, which is similar to the ancient aurochs – the wild ancestor of all domestic cattle.

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