Reports of Eurasian lynx roaming the Highlands spark wild theories of illegal releases, rewilding gone rogue, and secretive private collections. As locals swap sightings and speculations, the conversation roars into deeper issues—should lynx be reintroduced to control deer overpopulation, or will their presence ruffle ecosystems and livestock alike? With echoes of rewilding success stories and cautionary tales, the debate pits ecological dreams against rural realities.