World Lion Day, which is marked on 10 August, aims to spread awareness of lions and the urgent need to strive for their conservation. | nickymccain
The lions were kept by a private keeper, but had been living in unsuitable conditions.Five lions, rescued from Romania, arrived in South Africa on Wednesday. The day, which celebrates the proverbial king of the jungle, aims to spread awareness of lions and the urgent need to strive for their conservation.They were rescued from a private keeper in Romania in September 2021.After their rescue, they were taken to the FELIDA sanctuary in Nijeberkoop, in the Netherlands, for medical treatment.
The lions will be housed at the animal welfare activist group Four Paws' Lionsrock sanctuary in Bethlehem, Free State. The lions arrived at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday after being transported in crates. They then travelled by truck to Lionsrock, which is three hours away. One of the lions was clearly injured in the video, prompting Four Paws to track down the owner in Picior de Munte, in the southern part of Romania.
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