Five lions rescued from Ukraine are welcomed to new ‘forever home’ in UK
One of the lions was unable to stand because of severe concussion caused by shell shock during the conflict – while another was rescued from a flat where she was being kept as a family pet.
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Amani, left, and Lira settle into their new 'forever home'. Pic: PA
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Lion sisters Amani, left, and Lira. Pic: PA
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Rori at the Lion Rescue Centre. Pic: PA
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Lira at the Lion Rescue Centre. Pic: PA
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Cameron Whitnall watches Vanda as she settles into her new home. Pic: PA
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