Lion Cub Mysteriously Found Wandering Road In Northern Serbia

Police are yet to issue an official statement however, it is believed that it is to do with the wildlife smuggling trade which is widespread in the Balkan region.

The illicit trade of wild and rare animals remains a pressing issue in the Balkan region, as evidenced by a recent incident in northern Serbia. On September 21, 2023, a Lion cub was discovered wandering on a local road near Subotica, a town situated near the Hungarian border. This incident sheds light on the pervasive problem of wildlife smuggling in the region, as well as the dire circumstances faced by these majestic creatures.

The female Lion cub, who was only a few months old, was in a horrible state when she was found. Malnourished and weak, it was apparent that the cub had faced significant challenges in the wild. Fortunately, a Subotica resident spotted her on the road and promptly alerted the police. Authorities intervened swiftly, ensuring the cub’s safety and its transfer to the Palic Zoo in the region.

Upon arrival at the Palic Zoo, the cub was examined by Sonja Mandic, a representative of the zoo. She noted that the cub was in “pretty poor shape” and immediately initiated necessary medical treatment. This included rehydration through infusion and nutritional support to improve the cub’s condition. Mandic stated that it was challenging to determine the cub’s exact age due to its malnourished and possibly underdeveloped state, but it was clear that the animal needed urgent care and attention.

Reports indicated that the Lion cub displayed an unusual degree of friendliness and did not appear to be afraid of humans. Video footage circulating on social media showed the cub emerging from the grass and confidently stepping onto the road. In other videos and photos, police officers and residents could be seen interacting with the cub, offering it affection and comfort.

**The cub appeared to be very confident around humans**

While the circumstances surrounding this lion cub’s appearance on a Serbian road remain unclear, it underscores a broader issue: the illicit trade of wild and rare animals in the Balkan region. A report by the World Wildlife Fund on wildlife crime in the area revealed alarming trends. Songbirds from the Finch family, locally protected Brown Bears, and Forest Turtles were among the most targeted species in Serbia.

Furthermore, cases involving the smuggling and illegal possession of exotic species, such as Pythons, are disturbingly common. In 2020, investigative efforts exposed the rampant illegal wildlife trade in Eastern Europe. This report raised concerns among conservationists that smugglers may be exploiting countries in Eastern Europe with less stringent law enforcement to avoid scrutiny.

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The Wonderful Story Of Camberley Kate: A Dog Rescuer Extraordinaire

Kate Ward’s nickname “Camberley Kate” is said to have been given to her by historian Sir Arthur Bryant in his book “The Lion and the Unicorn”. It became the title by which she became known to everyone.

Kate’s early history is somewhat hazy – When interviewed she stated that she was born in Middlesbrough on June 13th 1895, and remained proud of her Yorkshire roots. Orphaned before she was ten, she was brought up by an aunt in a strict religious atmosphere. As a young girl she went into service, in Yorkshire and eventually found her way to Camberley. In 1943 Kate bought a cottage in Yorktown, and soon afterwards took in her first stray, a dog which had been about to be put down due to lameness.

As word grew, the number of dogs in her cottage increased – some being tied to her door, some left in carrier bags, others brought in by the police or other agencies. At the end of her life she estimated that she had looked after more than 600 dogs and local vet Geoffrey Craddock, a great admirer of Kate work testified that they were well looked after. An entry in the 1957 directory FOR Camberley reads “Ward K 218 London Road., Cam., Dogs Home”. In 1976 she stated that she had 34 dogs, although by 1977 she had cut this down to 19, as she had been told to go easier at the age of 82! The growth of other dog rescue centres helped in this regard. She also had at least one cat.

Kate and her olive-green painted hand cart, labelled STRAY DOGS, was a familiar sight locally as she pushed it from Yorktown to Camberley each day, through the town centre and up to Barossa Common, on a route suggested by the police. Some of the dogs were allowed to ride in the cart, others were attached to it with lengths of string, and occasionally a favoured few ran loose alongside. Inside the cart, there was usually some meat for the dogs and a shovel to clean any mess away. The dogs were controlled with the help of a whistle. Locals became used to the sight of Kate pushing her cart along the busy London Road although it never ceased to amaze outsiders.

As a local celebrity Kate and her dogs were much photographed, a situation she tolerated as long as the photographer gave a donation for the upkeep of the animals. She also sold her own photographic postcards, and gave short shrift to those who tried to take their own pictures. Generous supporters gave money to assist her work and some even left bequests. She was scrupulous that this money should be used only for its intended purpose: the dogs had their own bank account, administered by 2 trustees. She left money in trust for the few dogs left at her death.

If you gave her some money, she would INSIST you take a photo. That way she could not be accused of begging.

**KATE AND HER CART AND DOGS WERE A WELL-KNOWN SIGHT IN THE TOWN UNTIL HER DEATH IN 1979**

A diminutive figure with her shock of white hair and her beret, Kate defended herself and her work passionately against her critics, such as those who wanted her out of the town centre or who regarded the dogs as dangerous or a health or traffic hazard. On one occasion she rammed a new car which was blocking her way. She also had a number of disputes with the authorities. These clashes were often recorded in the columns of the press. However she won the backing of the local police for her work in taking abandoned dogs in off the streets.

In 21 August 1969 Kate was in the Camberley News fighting plans to introduce a bye law making it illegal for dogs to be out without a lead. This followed complains from residents of new housing estates, and concerns about road accidents caused by stray dogs. In her customary forthright fashion she condemned “The Council is nothing more than a collection of dog-haters. I think this will be rotten. It means that dogs will be chained up all day”. A proposal to ban dogs from the new precinct in Camberley also met with a terse response, particularly since she was in the habit of shopping at Sainsbury’s and leaving some of the dogs tied up outside. When protests about the local drag-hounds running out of control when being exercised attracted her support Kate, in typical fashion, addressed her complaint directly to the King. The Royal family continued to be a favourite route for correspondence. When a local schoolteacher complained that she had seen her beat her dogs with a stick, Kate immediately wrote in protest to the Queen. This was not their first encounter – when Princess Elizabeth got married one of the dogs sent a present of a dog lead.

**KATE WITH CAT AND SOME OF HER DOGS AT HOME**

As these anecdotes show, Kate was an excellent publicist. A local policemen recalled that occasionally a dog would get loose and be brought to the dog pound. If the Police Station was empty she would pay the fine quietly and readily, but if there was an audience she would protest vocally!

Following a series of strokes old age and ill-health forced her to leave her cottage and her remaining seven dogs were put into kennels. Her last weeks were spent at Kingsclear residential home and she died on 4th August 1979. Her funeral was at St Michael’s, Yorktown.

Despite her avowed dislike of people, Baptist Minister the Rev Chris Russell who officiated at her funeral, remembers her private generosity to those in need. This aspect of her life she kept anonymous, passing on her donations through third parties.

After her death, Camberley vet Geoffrey Craddock was quoted in the Camberley News as saying “Camberley has lost its most celebrated and best known character. She will be greatly missed by those of us who had the rare privilege of knowing her”.

Kate Ward (Camberley Kate) is buried at St Michael’s Church in Camberley and protected by a dog.

During her lifetime, Kate’s fame spread far and wide. She featured In the national press and on television programmes such as “Nationwide” and “Tonight”. was featured on NBC in the United States and her story appeared in publications across Europe from France to Rumania. She also received the ultimate accolade of a feature in “Time” Magazine, and was photographed by Lord Snowdon. To her surprise, in 1967 she received an award from the magazine “Dog’s Life” for her work. In answer to the inevitable question, why she did it? her invariable reply was that she preferred dogs to humans.

**KATE PUTS UP WITH A FILM CREW FOR THE BENEFIT OF HER DOGS**

Her home at 218 London Road was just a few doors along from the former Lamb pub, near the present Meadows roundabout, but Is no longer standing. The Katherine Court retirement flats were named after her at the suggestion of a local resident in 2000.

**A BEAUTIFUL PAINTING OF KATE AND HER BELOVED DOGS**

There are so many great lessons we can learn from the life of Kate Ward, both as responsible dog owners, human beings, and as pet rescue charities. Most of all Kate recognized the value of a photograph and how it could be used for the positive influence of others, to bring light to a cause, and to help raise money.

Please share for others to enjoy.

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Jailed Poacher Sentenced For Killing Second Skukuza Rhino

A Mozambican national serving a prison sentence for Rhino poaching has been slapped with another lengthy jail term after being convicted of killing a second Rhino in the Skukuza National Park.

The National Prosecuting Authority said 47-year-old Lucky Mabunda, was sentenced in the town’s Regional Court on Thursday to ten years direct imprisonment.

NPA spokesperson, Monica Nyuswa, said he was already serving a 19-year jail term for Rhino poaching and was convicted and sentenced for the second incident in 2019.

She said the court heard that Mabunda had entered the Skukuza National Park between February and September 2019. Field Rangers were patrolling and found the accused in possession of a firearm, axe, ammunition, and other items geared for hunting. They also found the carcasses of two Rhinos.

Nyuswa said he pleaded guilty to killing one rhino, before ballistic evidence taken from the Rhino killed in February, later provided the link back to him.

“It confirmed that the bullets found on the carcass were fired from the rifle found in the accused’s possession,” she said.

State prosecutor Lot Mgiba underscored the gravity of the offense, advocating for an appropriate sentence in court.

Consequently, the accused was found guilty and received a ten-year jail term. The importance of such legal actions in combating poaching, which poses a severe threat to endangered species and the potential for species extinction, was highlighted by Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Nkebe Kanyane.

SANParks spokesperson, Ike Phaahla, says they welcome the sentence.

“We are elated at the sentencing, which is in addition to the 18 years he has already served since he was found inside the park. In this instance, a projectile was discovered next to the carcass and taken for ballistics. They came back pointing towards the accused, and he was requisitioned from the Department of Correctional Services to get an additional 10-year sentence. It’s a well-known fact that we still have people who, around this time, want to come in, but we want to warn them that Kruger National Park is a dangerous place to come.”

Kruger has lost 70% of ITS Rhinos in 10 years

**The Decline In Rhino Populations In KNP Graph: Save The Rhino**

Rhino populations in the Kruger National Park have dropped by about 70% in the past decade because of the onslaught of poaching and prolonged drought. In its 2019-20 annual report, SANParks said that only about 3 549 White Rhinos and 268 Black Rhinos remain in the Kruger.

The environment department said poachers killing cows also ultimately kill dependent calves and cause future loss of calves — this effect equates to an additional five rhinos lost to the population per loss of one cow, now and in future. “Poaching also causes factors such as social disruption of Black Rhino societies. Cows then conceive less often.”

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Chained, Beaten, Whipped And Exploited Like Slaves: The Hidden Horrors Meted Out To Thailand’s Performing Elephants

When you pay they suffer!

They are the country’s icon – but behind the dazzle of religious festivals and tourist ‘attractions’, these giants of the wild are painfully abused in Thailand.

Some Elephants in Thailand are captured from the wild or bred in captivity and then forced to perform like monkeys to humans for the rest of their lives. When small they are beaten with sticks until they are broken, like a horse, or else they would not do what the humans tell them.

When small they are beaten with sticks until they are broken.

When they are not performing they are shackled in chains and when they come into heat or ‘musk’ they are re-beaten again to make them tame – THIS IS THE REALITY of your trip to see the Elephants in Thailand! Please do not support captive Elephants and only visit the ones that are free and not shackled – humans paying these people only make this continue – if we cut our money off, they will not continue doing this.

ALL temple Elephants are shackled and beaten – do not be tricked into thinking they are not.

When You Buy A Ticket They Suffer

I WILL STAND UP AND NOT BE AFRAID

I will stand up and not be afraid Of those who ask why I share the Elephants suffering And show them on video coloured pink

I do it, Not because I support what I see I do it, Not to encourage you to go I do it, Not so you find the link To the website advertising such horror shows

I do it, To remind those that have a life That many who walk amongst us Are suffering at the hands of man Because humans say they can As there is no law to fight And animals have no rights

I do it, So the voiceless will be heard. I do it, To show you that it it is wrong of man To sink so low as to abuse these magnificent beasts So you may feast Upon the evil show Now you know.

Sadly, the person clapping knows The Elephants do not love these shows These Elephants are forced to perform for your enjoyment They have been abused since very young With bull hooks and chains To force them to obey A command by the human, Which destroys their natural ways And makes them servants of man

I call the Elephants slaves to its mahout Because they cannot call a halt to the video shoot Because they cannot escape the strife That is their life.

Rachel Bose.

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Undercover Texas Jaguar Cub Sting Results In Country’s First Charges Under ‘Big Cat Act’

A Texas couple was arrested for selling protected wildlife, marking the first case in the U.S. filed under The Big Cat Act.

On Wednesday, 29-year-old Rafael Gutierrez-Galvan and his wife Deyanira Garza, 28, had their initial court appearances in McAllen, as U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced.

Based on the criminal complaint, Gutierrez-Galvan was accused of selling a Margay cub for $7,500 in a parking lot of a local Academy Sports and Outdoors on Aug. 24. Later on Sept. 26, he tried to sell a Jaguar cub to the same buyer. He instructed his wife to bring a case filled with cash from their home to the meeting point. However, the police stopped her on the way and found the money.

**According to the criminal complaint, Rafael Gutierrez-Galvan tried to sell this Jaguar cub. Credit: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT**

Neither Gutierrez-Galvan or Garza possess a license to buy, sell, trade or transport exotic animals such as Margays and Jaguars, federal authorities said.

In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes Jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.

**The rescued Margay cub. Credit: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT**

Gutierrez-Galvan and Garza face up to five years in federal prison and a possible $20,000 maximum fine if convicted.

Authorities said they were able to recover both animals in the case.

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A New Spanish Law Strengthens Animal Rights But Was There Any Point When They Exempt Bullfighting And Hunting With Dogs – The Two Most Important Animal Welfare Issues!

A new animal welfare law in Spain outlaws the use of animals for recreational activities that cause them pain and suffering but allows bullfights and hunting with dogs.

A new animal welfare law in Spain outlaws the use of animals for recreational activities that cause them pain and suffering – but allows bullfights and hunting with dogs.

Spain’s first specific animal rights legislation, which came into force on Friday, is intended to crack down on abuses.

The law particularly targets the mistreatment of domestic animals, introducing fines of up to 200,000 euro (£173,000).

It bans the buying of pets in stores or online, but gives stores a grace period to find homes for their animals.

Bullfights are regarded as part of Spain’s cultural heritage. A proposal to include hunting dogs in the law prompted an outcry in some rural communities, and the government backed down.

Editors Note: The new animal welfare law in Spain outlaws the use of animals for recreational activities that cause them pain and suffering – SURELY bullfighting and hunting with dogs is a recreational activity!!!

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BATEL’S WALK OCTOBER 2023: WALK WITH YOUR DOG A MILE A DAY (OR WHATEVER FEELS GOOD FOR THEM) IN OCTOBER, TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR BATEL.

We are holding a virtual sponsored walk for Batel throughout October 2023 to help raise some much-needed funds for his massive vet bills.

We hope you will all take part!

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❤ The rules ❤

Simply walk a mile a day (or whatever is manageable for you and your dog) every day in October.

You can collect sponsorship from your friends, family, and Facebook groups or simply make an affordable donation yourself.

We want to flood the feeds with videos and pictures of you all taking part so PLEASE send us videos of your dogs out having fun in honour of our best boy Batel.

This is open to all pet parents and all species of animals. If they enjoy going for a walk of any kind, then they can get involved.

Please share this event for Batel with the hashtag #WalkForBatel. He really needs our help.

Batel’s Story …….

Batel’s battle started around 2 years ago in Egypt.

He had been horrifically abused having had his paws cut off.

He was rescued and brought to the UK as a Miracle’s Mission dog.

He has been a really medically complex dog both orthopaedically and due to his ongoing chronic renal issues.

Batel has been on the brink of death many times. Not once has he lost the will or the love of life.

He is such a happy boy who exudes joy and fun.

His quality of life has and does remain really high.

He recently underwent a lifesaving amputation to his previously mutilated stump. He is recovering really well from this and has already developed a new way of walking, sitting, and resting in light of his current level of disability.

Batel never gives up. He just adapts, he does it all with a smile on his face.

You can email info@miraclesmission.org or message us with any questions/ queries and to submit videos of your walks.

To make a general donation for Batel please use PayPal info@miraclesmission.org and reference Batel.

To find out more about the amazing work that we do please visit Miracle’s Mission

Join Danny and all of Batel’s friends and family for Batel’s Walk

Miracle’s Mission Animal Rescue Centre Urgently Needs Your Help

Animal rescue charities need our help more than ever now. Rising costs coupled with low donations and no government funding etc. coming in are hitting us really hard.

**Some of the amazingly brave animals that Miracle’s Mission have helped over the years**

Since starting Protect All Wildlife over 10 years ago I have managed to raise over £100,000 for various animal charities including Lions, Elephants, Gorillas, Animal Rescues and victims/survivors of the Australian wildfires etc. With the support of my wonderful followers, friends and family I have been able to do this by doing various charity fundraising events including a 15,000 foot skydive, doing a 10km run dressed as an Elephant, a Tough Mudder assault course and several auctions of items very kindly donated by fellow animal lovers.

Being able to help animal charities in this way has at times given me the motivation to carry on. I have suffered on and off with depression for 30 years or so and at times have had to force myself to get out of bed in the morning. Apart from my mental nursing, animal activism has given me a mission in life – to help those less fortunate in whatever way. As you are probably aware, I became the (very proud) Patron of Miracle’s Mission four years ago. Miracle’s Mission are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of sick injured and disabled animals. They also operate a Trap, Neuter and Release (TNR) centres in Borneo and Egypt. They receive no government funding whatsoever and rely totally on donations and volunteers to keep going. The cost of running an animal rescue is high, however the running costs of a specialist rescue service like Miracle’s Mission is even costlier.

When rescues come to Miracle’s Mission they often can’t walk & need surgery. With your help we are able to treat & rehabilitate them. But with vet fees, physio costs, specialist mobility equipment and food/heating etc it is VERY costly to keep going. PLEASE help us treat MANY more animals by donating ANY amount, large or small. EVERY penny counts.

Unfortunately I haven’t been able to do a ‘proper’ fundraising event because in the last year I have not been very well, lacking energy and losing about a stone in weight. I put it down to having long covid after catching covid in October last year. However, it transpired that I actually have cancer of the stomach. My treatment has just started and consists of 4 chemotherapy cycles over 8 weeks then if the tumour has shrunk enough I will have an operation to remove all of my stomach. My oesophagus will then be connected to my small intestine. The recovery period from my stomach operation will be in the region of 4 to 5 months.

So I have come up with a very bizarre charity fundraiser to help the rescues at Miracle’s Mission. I am not sure how ethical it is but here I go – a sponsored CHARITY CANCER TREATMENT FUNDRAISER FOR RESCUE ANIMALS. Knowing that the rescue is still receiving much-needed funds will let me concentrate 100% on MY recovery, something that I have neglected over the years. It would be amazing if you sponsor (donate) ANY amount large or small.

Thank you in advance for your support, it is really appreciated. Please share with friends and family. Thank you for your incredible support, it is REALLY appreciated. Best wishes, Paul. 🐾

**My Chemotherapy journey has started at York District Hospital**

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World Rhino Day: A Collection Of Thought Provoking Poems

World Rhino Day helps us to understand how these animals are struggling to survive and how they are endangered. We should find ways to save them from becoming extinct.

Here is a small collection of thought provoking poems.

Get Together! (Protect The Rhino) by Kitty Lam.

Sometimes I wish that I wasn’t born with a tall, magnificent, towering horn
Because I might be killed soon while my horn were torn.
Every 8 hours, one of us is dreadfully killed,
Only to make their dream fulfilled?

If I were to say we’re nothing special, we’re just like you it’s just not fair.
And if I say our horns are made like your nails and your hair.
Would people still kill us or let us be free?
Maybe they’ll laugh, as you can see.

We’re neither for sale, nor for medicine or as your house souvenirs.
I don’t want to be a display and stay there for years!
How can it be a work that they’re so proud of?
Then does that mean we’re just “stuff”?

There are not many of us now, only 5 species left and yes it is true.
White, Black, Greater One- Horned, Sumatran and Javan too.
However, I’m afraid that one day we’ll be gone,
And by then whom will they look upon?

I know by far that many of you had protected us, and gave us support.
Though is it not enough to reach the hunter’s heart?
Don’t you think that we’ve had enough?
We have to stay strong and tough.

This is why we need your help, to spread the word and show us you care.
Help us make a difference, since we are considered as rare.
I want us to all get together and to be a part of this.
For a happy future that you’ll never miss!

On Seeing A Documentary On Black Rhino by Francis Duggan.

The poachers only shoot them for their horn
And they even kill the young and newly born
And their numbers in the wild State only few
And their last hope of survival now the zoo.

It’s sad to think that African tribal child
May not now see black rhino in the wild
May live his whole lifetime and never see
Black rhino on savanna living free.

Some men don’t kill to eat they kill for greed
And only think of their financial need
For cash reward rich dealers they supply
And Rhino for their horn condemned to die.

The Black Rhino in Africa now so few
And some were flown to Australia to Dubbo Zoo
In hope they might breed in captivity
At least of poachers guns they now are free.

I watched a program on them on T.V.
And I felt sad so sad at what I see
To think that men would shoot them for their horn
And even kill their young and newly born.

Blankets For Baby Rhinos by Anne Moth.

I wear black for the rhinos killed and maimed
For what men do they should be so ashamed
They take the lives of creatures wild and free
For Gods sake will you listen, leave them be.

I wear black for the orphans left behind
Because of cruelty caused by some of mankind
The babies left behind, they have no mums
Evil men shot and killed them with their guns.

I wear black for the stupidity of man’s greed
The ones who plant the ever growing evil seed
Saying horn so good, it’ll make you strong
If only people listened because it is so wrong.

When all the rhinos are allowed to thrive and live
For that wonderful day my very soul I’d give
Until that day the clothes upon my back
Will have no colour, I’ll be the woman dressed in black!

Son by Ray Dearlove.

As we wander through the glade I watch my first born, searching for shade Soon it will be night With the full moon burning bright.

No natural enemies on the plains Certainly confident, perhaps a little vain So little but already has the strut Superior to all animals, no ifs, no buts.

The moon is high, it could be daytime I am blessed with my little man, approaching his prime I feel the pain before I hear the shot A deep burning pain in my side, burning hot.

My son runs towards me, terrified I breathe hard, running for the forest, must hide We crash through the bushes, through the trees More shots, so close, when will it cease.

Deep in the bush we stop, searching for a thicket of thorns All these people want is my horns Why must they kill me to win their gory prize I wish that mine were not such a great size.

I lay down to rest, my boy by my side We must be deathly quiet and hide How long can I withstand this terrible pain I must rise, I stand, but then I fall again.

We stumble a few steps, him nuzzling my neck Sobbing, crying, am I ok, he wants to check My world goes dark and black Someone, anyone, please save my son from this cruel attack.

One Rhino by Tessa Botha

One Rhino
Two horns
Sitting atop its head Two eyes
Resting on its face Two tons
Of a big body
One rhino
Grazing.

One bullet
Entering the thick grey skin One Rhino
Crashing
To the dirt underneath its feet
Blood dripping down.

One rhino gone
Away from its family
Away from its home. One rhino that was killed for its horns
One rhino that was taken to Asia Made into medicine
Curing nothing.

One rhino wasted
One horn made of keratin
One head full of hair made of keratin
Two different things made of one Both not able to cure anything But one still being used
Being hurt Being killed
All for nothing!

Leave Us Alone by Nobby Clarke.

PLEASE leave us alone we are tired of running and all we want to do is roam. Our horn is useless so the experts have said. Remember there will be no more horn left once all my family are dead!

RHINOS ARE IN DANGER , AND WE MUST ACT!

Save Rhino slogans are powerful phrases that unite us to save these magnificent creatures. With poaching and habitat loss threatening their existence, it’s time to take a stand.

“Save the Rhino, Save the World” and “Protect Rhinos, Save Tomorrow” are rallying cries that spread awareness and inspire action. Let’s come together and be their guardians.

Say no to ivory and support conservation efforts. “Rhinos Deserve a Future” – let’s make it happen! Together, we can ensure these gentle giants continue to thrive on our planet for generations to come. Join the movement and save the rhinos now!

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South Carolina’s Waccatee Zoo To Permanently Close Following Settlement In PETA Lawsuit

**A Bear removed from the Waccatee Zoo. PHOTO: PETA**

In its complaint, the animal rights organization described Waccatee Zoo as “one of the worst roadside zoos in America”

A South Carolina roadside zoo will permanently close following the settlement of a federal lawsuit brought on by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

In a press statement Thursday, the animal rights organization said the Waccatee Zoo in Horry County will be permanently closed. Additionally, as part of the settlement, per PETA, the operators of the South Carolina facility are banned from owning or exhibiting wild or exotic animals, breeding domestic animals, exploiting domestic animals for profit, and working or volunteering at other roadside zoos.

In its lawsuit filed under the federal Endangered Species Act and South Carolina’s public nuisance law in April 2022, PETA described Waccatee Zoo as “one of the worst roadside zoos in America.” The complaint alleged the zoo’s operators confined and exhibited more than 460 animals and that the facility’s conditions deprived them of “adequate veterinary care, shelter, food, and water.”

An attorney for the Waccatee Zoo and the defendants, Reese Boyd III, told the Myrtle Beach Sun News that the lawsuit has been settled and the facility will be shut down. He said that his client’s agreement to the settlement terms was not an admission “to the exploitation of animals in their care” – adding that a number of PETA’s accusations were “factually untrue,” per the newspaper.

PETA also said in the lawsuit that it regularly received complaints about Waccatee from zoo visitors.

“Day after day, animals at Waccatee sway and pace back and forth—unnatural behaviors that signify the animals’ needs are not being met,” read PETA’s lawsuit. “Many animals experience negative stress due to small, insufficiently enriched spaces that provide little to do, offer inadequate opportunities to socialize, and are affirmatively dangerous.”

The lawsuit cited the case of Lila, a tiger who either died in late 2020 or 2021, saying that she “became so emaciated that much of her skeleton—including her vertebrae, scapula, shoulder, hip, and other joints—was visible through her skin.” The complaint also alleged that other animals at the zoo experienced hair loss and emaciation—adding that “isolated, frustrated, and bored animals exhibit alarming and repetitive behavior, indicating that they are experiencing psychological distress.”

**Emaciated Lila suddenly disappeared resulting in PETA asking for a necropsy report.**

Lila passed away after a fall from old age, zoo owner Jeff Futrell said.

According to a letter PETA sent to Waccatee Zoo on Feb. 25, the organization wanted answers to the whereabouts of Lila after she was the subject of a PETA campaign because of her ill health.

“After months of wasting away, losing fur, and turning in endless circles in her dismal cage, Lila has disappeared—and PETA is asking whether she died, in pain and in the cold, and if her death is being covered up,” says PETA Foundation Associate Director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement Michelle Sinnott. “Nothing can undo Lila’s suffering, and PETA is calling on Waccatee Zoo to release the other big cats before they suffer as she did.”

And now, PETA is asking the owners of the zoo to release the necropsy report.

In a press statement, Brittany Peet, PETA’s general counsel for captive animal law enforcement, responded to the settlement: “This victory blocks Waccatee’s operators from ever again mistreating wild animals as they did for decades. PETA is delighted to see the survivors thriving in their new sanctuary home and will continue to ask everyone to help us advocate for all animals still trapped in roadside zoos by never patronizing such operations.

In May, PETA and The Wild Animal Sanctuary (TWAS) rescued nine remaining animals left at the Waccatee Zoo. Among the animals retrieved were a llama, two North American black bears, and six emus. PETA said the rescued animals would head to a TWAS sanctuary in Colorado.

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