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Published: October 19, 2025

A male lion named Zeus escaped from the underground animal park Aslan Diyarı in Antalya’s Manavgat district, attacking and injuring a local farmer, Süleyman Kır, before being captured and killed. Zeus had broken free from his cage at a private facility located near the D-400 highway in the Ilıca neighborhood early in the morning. Gendarmerie and police quickly secured the

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Because of You, the Orphaned Cubs Still Have a Chance

October 3, 2025

The last World Lion Day was not a celebration for us. Instead of sharing uplifting stories, we had to deliver heartbreaking news: the matriarch of the Hippo Creek Pride in Victoria Falls was brutally killed by poachers. She was an

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A Pride’s Heartbreak on World Lion Day: Hippo Creek Lioness Killed, Cubs Left Alone

August 10, 2025

Every year, on August 10th, we celebrate World Lion Day. For us, the day is important for several reasons: We Raise Awareness: we highlight the decline of lion populations and the threats they face, such as habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict,

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The Roar is Silenced: Blondie the Lion Killed for a Trophy

August 1, 2025

A horrible killing has just happened on our doorsteps in Zimbabwe and left 10 cubs orphan. The famous Blondie The Lion has been killed for a trophy, just similar to the killing of Cecil. Blondie, the 5-year-old male lion, was

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Be a Hero for Lions Like Ndulu – Will You Become a Friend?

October 4, 2024

Join supporters like Leonor O., who generously donates €50 a month to help fund our vital work for lions. Through her ongoing support, she’s helped cover the cost of vital medical treatments for injured lions like Ndulu. Our monthly donors,

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Rest in Peace, Shadow!

December 5, 2020

Shadow lived inside a concrete cage that was his ‘home’ for the eight years of his miserable life. He never touched grass, never seen a tree or blue sky, and his disgraceful home was a state-owned zoo in an area

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