The animals were rescued by the Wild Animals Rescue Centre, run by Natalia Popova, a Ukrainian woman who has saved hundreds of abandoned pets and zoo animals. View on euronews

Rori, like Yuna, suffered severe motor issues due to the trauma of war. Their new enclosures in Kent are designed to suit their individual needs, offering safety, space, and enrichment for their recovery.

Rescued lions from war-torn Ukraine have taken their first steps outside at their new home in Kent. Rori, Amani, Lira, and Vanda have joined Yuna, who was brought to Kent in August 2024, following a 10-month rescue mission.