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Bengal Tigers Abandoned for 15 Years by Traveling Circus Finally Rescued in Argentina
By Paw Feb 19, 2022 04:32 AM EST
Bengal tigers abandoned 15 years ago by a traveling circus, who have since been residing in a rail vehicle in San Luis, Argentina are finally being rescued by Four Paws International.
The worldwide animal welfare organization introduced it has reached a settlement with local government to take them to a sanctuary in South Africa in the coming weeks.
A family of tigers rescued by the organization
According to Africa News, FOUR PAWS, an organization famous for rescuing wild animals around the world, proclaimed Wednesday that after an extended campaign to boost funds for the move, it'll take the four animals to their 1,200 hectares (12 sq. kilometers) Lions Rock big cat Sanctuary in the Republic of South Africa.
"We are presently running in close to cooperation with the Argentinian authorities, the Ministry of environment and sustainable development and therefore the farmer who took care of the tigers to place along the whole lot we wish for a speedy rescue of the tigers," Four Paws representative Katharina Braun said as per Newsweek.
More:
https://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/49499/20220219/bengal-tigers-abandoned-rescued-argentina.htm
Wonderful photos of Lions Rock Big Cat Sanctuary:
https://tinyurl.com/mr3vja2e
