Yorkshire Park Rescues Ukrainian Lions, Welcomes First Titi Monkey

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Three young lions from war-torn Ukraine will soon journey 2,000 miles to Yorkshire Wildlife Park in a daring rescue mission.

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Siblings Rafael and Shanti were found next to their dying mother in Kharkiv, while solitary Oleg was abandoned by owners fleeing the Sumy region.

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"These beautiful lions have not had the best start in life," says Charlotte MacDonald, Director of Animals at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

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This marks the park's third lion rescue, following 13 Romanian lions in 2010 and Aysa with her cubs from Poland in 2024.

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The WildLife Foundation is now raising funds for transport, veterinary care, and rehabilitation of these young survivors.

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Meanwhile, the park is celebrating another milestone – the birth of its first Titi monkey in the Amazonas walkthrough reserve.

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First-time parents Jessie and Javari, who arrived at the park just months ago, are showing strong parenting skills with their new arrival.

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"The baby is in excellent health and Jessie is proving to be a very loving mother," shares Greg Clifton, Section Manager of Primates.

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Red Titi monkeys form strong family bonds, with fathers taking an active role in raising offspring – visitors can see the baby clinging to both parents.

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While not endangered, Titi monkeys face habitat loss challenges and play a vital role in their ecosystems by dispersing seeds throughout rainforests.

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