• An Egyptian lynx launched a rare and aggressive attack on several Israeli soldiers near the Israel-Egypt border, leaving them injured.
• Authorities captured the predator and transferred it to a wildlife hospital, highlighting its unexpected and dangerous interaction with humans.
Israeli media reports that an Egyptian lynx launched a rare and aggressive attack on several Israeli soldiers near the Israel-Egypt border in the Mount Harif area, leaving them with injuries of varying severity. How the wild predator crossed the border and initiated the assault remains a mystery.
A Nature and Reserves Authority inspector arrived swiftly after the incident, capturing the lynx before it could cause further harm. The animal was later transferred to a specialized wildlife hospital for examination.
Native to arid desert regions, the Egyptian lynx is a formidable predator, measuring between 60 to 130 cm in length and capable of reaching speeds of 80 km/h while hunting. It primarily preys on small animals like rodents but has now demonstrated an unexpected and dangerous interaction with humans, namely, the IDF.
