First lynx release of 2006 completed (video)

Since 1999, the Colorado Division of Wildlife has been releasing Canada lynx into the San Juan mountains. And by tracking the cats via satellites and planes, the agency knows they are thriving, finding plenty of food, setting up home ranges and, for the last couple of years, even breeding successfully.

But lynx are nothing if not elusive, and sightings are rare. That’s what made Saturday’s event near the headwaters of the Rio Grande even more special for about 75 people who witnessed the first release in 2006.

Check out "web extras" to the right to view videos of the release, and see "related articles" below for more lynx content.