The Lions were recovered by the Wild Animal Rescue Center directed by Ukrainian Natalia Bobova, who saved hundreds of abandoned pets and the animals of the zoo.
A nutrient -free lion kept his life in an apartment. Another was very shocked and I couldn’t walk. Part of the group Five Lions Recovered from the traumatic area War in Ukraine After an international effort to be safe, they are installed in a new home in the UK.
African Lion Macho Rori and Los Leonas Amani, Lira and Vanda arrived this month The sanctuary of the great cats After a 12 -hour trip from their temporary homes to zoo and animals in Belgium by road and boat. They were officially opened on Tuesday at Liaz Yuna, which arrived in August at the new Lions Rescue Center of the Sanctuary March 25.
Why was Lions in Ukraine?
All five were found near the front row Ukraine war against Russian invasionAbandoned by negligence and their owners. “Five lions came Illegal trade of pets and wild animals“Cameron Witinne, Managing Director of the Great Felines Sanctuary, near Ashford, about 80 kilometers southeast of London.” None of them come from zoos. “
Uuna was locked in a small brick cell and they met shock after falling The missile is near your bracket. Rore fue Prank At a private zoo Photos with tourists When they were puppies.
Wanda locked in an apartment Malnutrition And suffering from parasites. Witten says that, like Vithan’s new home, Vanda, like others, “can become a worthy lion.”
Lions were Saved by wild animal recovery centerUkrainian Natalia Bobova, who saved hundreds of pets and zoo, from the beginning of Russia’s large -scale invasion in February 2022.
Lions, tigers, leopards, wolves, deer, monkeys and more RefrigoAnd Horn Stapel changed near Kiev. Hundreds have been sent abroad for treatment and recovery. Whitnal was determined to bring five lions to the United Kingdom, although there is nowhere in the sanctuary.
A Campaign for fund collection Launched in May 2024, transportation, livestock care and a new house for cats gathered for £ 500,000 (598,360 euros).
How is Lions Suitable for Life in the Sanctuary?
Staff say that They are well modified To its connections designed to suit the individual needs of each lion. Yuna and Rory, with coordination problems, have soft terrain situations, where they cannot fall from height, while the Amani and Lira sisters have trees to climb. The most playful and confident Vanda on the Lions, has a bracket with water source.
“Of course it’s a trip. We have a lot to doBut they take everything incredibly well, “says Conservative Brioni Smith. You can already Improvements in your care and well -being How do they feel about it. “
Smith and Witin are still aware of their four new students. They have already created a strong connection with Yuna, which I have never kept down until they redeem her. “I can’t walk,” Witnal explains. “War neurosis suffered and Concussion. It was very serious and they were going to practice compassion. But we were able to intervene and get out of the war zone, because it was Sanctuary Ha Updated by leaps and borders.
