Eurasian lynx, which can weigh up to over 65 pounds, were native to the UK, but were wiped out in the wild around 1,300 years ago because of hunting and habitat loss.

Sweden's Eurasian Lynx population is under attack from hunters who seek the thrill of the kill. Image Credit: Tomas Hulik ARTpoint via Shutterstock.

Sweden has issued licenses to hunters to kill 87 Eurasian lynx between March 1 and Apr. 15. Conservation organizations say the annual hunts of the medium-sized wildcat violate environmental ...