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From a French Circus Wagon to Queen of the Enclosure: The Story of Lioness Nala Read More »

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From a French Circus Wagon to Queen of the Enclosure: The Story of Lioness Nala

A viral clip of a lioness posing in a homemade accessory made from enrichment toys is easy to scroll past as pure comic relief. Behind it sits a years long rescue that stretched across three countries and ended with Nala finally getting to simply be a lion. From a French Circus Wagon to Queen of

The Leopard Who Was Labelled a “Problem Animal” Has Been Home for 20 Years Read More »

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The Leopard Who Was Labelled a “Problem Animal” Has Been Home for 20 Years

Three stories from FOUR PAWS this week: a leopard who escaped death by luck, a big cat who destroyed a cardboard puzzle in record time, and a law so contradictory it has to be seen to be believed. 🐆 FOUR PAWS · This Week The Leopard Who Was Labelled a “Problem Animal” Has Been Home

Second Chances, Forever Homes, and a Tiger Who Finally Made It Read More »

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Second Chances, Forever Homes, and a Tiger Who Finally Made It

From a Mayhew shelter in London to a Hope For Paws street rescue in Los Angeles to a FOUR PAWS sanctuary in the Netherlands, this week’s rescue roundup covers the full range of what it looks like when it goes right. This Week in Animal Rescue: Adoptions, Second Chances, and a Tiger Who Made It

From a Basement and a Backyard to African Soil Read More »

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From a Basement and a Backyard to African Soil

BenTzur was tied to a tree. Ori was found in a basement. Neither had ever walked on grass. After a 50-hour journey across three countries in the middle of a war, they finally did. From a Basement in Israel to African Soil: The Rescue of BenTzur and Ori 🦁 ADI Rescue: Israel to South Africa

11 Lions Rescued from a War Zone Finally Have a Forever Home Read More »

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11 Lions Rescued from a War Zone Finally Have a Forever Home

11 Lions Rescued from a War Zone Finally Have a Forever Home 🦁 Major Rescue Milestone 11 Lions Rescued from a War Zone Finally Have a Forever Home After surviving conflict in Sudan, two years of intensive rehabilitation in South Africa, and a historic sedation-free relocation, the pride has reached the moment everyone was working

Happy 7th Birthday, Romanian Five: The Story of Five Lions Who Made It All the Way from a Romanian Backyard to South Africa Read More »

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Happy 7th Birthday, Romanian Five: The Story of Five Lions Who Made It All the Way from a Romanian Backyard to South Africa

Today is a birthday worth celebrating — and not simply because birthdays are worth celebrating in general, but because the fact that Roman, Vincent, Dolf, Ellie, and Geena are alive, together, healthy, and marking their seventh year under the South African sun at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary is the outcome of a rescue effort that,

Billy and Tina Were Shipped to Oklahoma in the Dead of Night. The Fight to Free Them Is Louder Than Ever. Read More »

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Billy and Tina Were Shipped to Oklahoma in the Dead of Night. The Fight to Free Them Is Louder Than Ever.

In the early morning hours of May 20, 2025, while Los Angeles was still dark, zoo staff loaded two Asian elephants into transport containers and drove them out of the city before anyone could stop it. Billy, a 40-year-old male who had lived at the Los Angeles Zoo since arriving from Malaysia as a four-year-old

A New King on the Runway: Samson’s Journey From Captivity to Freedom at LIONSROCK Is a Powerful Reminder of Why Animal Welfare Matters More Than Ever Read More »

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A New King on the Runway: Samson’s Journey From Captivity to Freedom at LIONSROCK Is a Powerful Reminder of Why Animal Welfare Matters More Than Ever

Across the sweeping landscapes of South Africa, where lions have long stood as symbols of strength, majesty, and survival, another story is quietly unfolding behind the scenes of the global wildlife tourism industry. It is a story many travelers never see when posing for photographs beside lion cubs, booking walk-with-predator experiences, or visiting roadside attractions

Best of the Week – SafariLIVE Catch Up Redefines How Sustainable Action Now Brings Wildlife, Conservation, and Real-Time Nature to a Global Audience Read More »

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Best of the Week – SafariLIVE Catch Up Redefines How Sustainable Action Now Brings Wildlife, Conservation, and Real-Time Nature to a Global Audience

A new standard is emerging in how environmental storytelling is delivered, experienced, and ultimately understood—and at the center of that evolution is Sustainable Action Now’s integration of Best of the Week – SafariLIVE Catch Up, a powerful weekly series that transforms raw, real-time wildlife footage into a compelling, accessible, and deeply educational broadcast experience Now

From Circus Cages to Open Skies: Rescued Lions and Tigers Rediscover Life at South Africa’s ADI Wildlife Sanctuary Read More »

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From Circus Cages to Open Skies: Rescued Lions and Tigers Rediscover Life at South Africa’s ADI Wildlife Sanctuary

There is a profound difference between survival and living. For many of the lions and tigers now roaming freely across the vast landscapes of South Africa’s Animal Defenders International Wildlife Sanctuary, that distinction defines their entire story. Once confined to circus cages, exploited in illegal trade networks, or restricted within inadequate zoo environments, these animals