18.03.2026 11:13
A lynx wandering in the snowy terrain of Sırakayalar village, connected to Bayburt center, was captured on a mobile phone camera by citizens. The sighting of the lynx, which is among the protected species, caused excitement among the villagers.
A lynx that stood for a while in a snow-covered area near the lower part of Sirakayalar Waterfall caught the attention of citizens passing through the region with their vehicles.
In the footage recorded with a mobile phone, the excitement experienced by the citizens when they noticed the lynx was reflected in their conversations. One of the citizens was heard saying, "What a huge lion cub."
DROPPING DOWN TO HABITAT AREAS IN WINTER MONTHS
It is known that lynxes, a species of the cat family, occasionally descend to areas close to human settlements in search of food, especially during the winter months.