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Two Lions finally get their "forever home" in the Eastern Cape

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Two lions that were used as entertainment “props” on a farm in Ukraine have now found a forever home at an Eastern Cape sanctuary.

“Tsar” and “Jamal” arrived at the Born Free Sanctuary at Shamwari Private game reserve this week after a harrowing journey from war-torn Eastern Europe.

The two 3-year-olds are now getting used to life in the African bush.

Hot 1027’s Paul Ash has the story.....
15 Mar 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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