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Judi Lynn

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10. Abused circus lions arrive in SA

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Sun May 1, 2016, 04:55 PM

May 2016

Abused circus lions arrive in SA

Sunday 1 May 2016 15:56

SABC
Thirty-three neglected and abused circus lions that were rescued in South America last year, have arrived in South Africa.

The big cats were taken from the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to the Emoya Nature Reserve near Vaalwater in Limpopo.

Twenty-four of the lions had been confiscated by Animal Defenders International and the police from circuses in Peru.

Circuses in Columbia handed over another nine lions after their government banned their use.

The lions were in cages for four days on international flights before being released on Sunday.

http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/217f5e804c9abbdb88e3cd0d7b160175/-

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South Africa: Rescued lions explore new home in sanctuary [View all] Judi Lynn May 2016 OP

great story, thx Mosby May 2016 #1

A BIG Kitteh feel good article. I could watch this all day. libdem4life May 2016 #2

Ringling Bros. have retired their elephants LiberalElite May 2016 #18

Good for them. Welcome progress. n/t libdem4life May 2016 #20

Awwww... so sweet ailsagirl May 2016 #3

Rescue lions from South America arrive at South Africa refuge Judi Lynn May 2016 #4

Thank you for posting this!!!! Coventina May 2016 #6

Rescued circus lions flown to South Africa Judi Lynn May 2016 #5

Rescued circus lions airlifted to South Africa Judi Lynn May 2016 #7

What it looks like when circus lions get a new beginning Judi Lynn May 2016 #8

Gosh, doesn't just make your heart smile? Coventina May 2016 #9

Absolutely. Heart smiling, tears in eyes. So glad these people found a way to help these lions. Judi Lynn May 2016 #11

Thanks so much for continuing to post stories, videos and pics!! Coventina May 2016 #12

Abused circus lions arrive in SA Judi Lynn May 2016 #10

Thank you SO much for this hermetic May 2016 #13

To believe it's possible another human hand will never touch them to harm them ever again Judi Lynn May 2016 #14

This brings tears to my eyes. Bless Animal Defenders International and the work they do. Surya Gayatri May 2016 #15

Brings tears to my eyes, too n/t ailsagirl May 2016 #16

Wonderful! Dont call me Shirley May 2016 #17

Here's a newscast from South Africa which discusses these lions, gives a little more information: Judi Lynn May 2016 #19

I've been folowing this story closely. Arugula Latte May 2016 #21