{"id":50448,"date":"2026-01-13T11:10:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T09:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uanimals.org\/?p=50448"},"modified":"2026-01-13T12:27:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T10:27:07","slug":"uanimals-helped-evacuate-khan-the-lion-from-dnipropetrovsk-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uanimals.org\/en\/news\/uanimals-helped-evacuate-khan-the-lion-from-dnipropetrovsk-region\/","title":{"rendered":"UAnimals helped evacuate Khan the lion from Dnipropetrovsk region"},"content":{"rendered":"

UAnimals financed the evacuation of Khan the lion from private property in the Dnipropetrovsk region. He was kept in a small open enclosure, without proper conditions \u2014 who knows if the African animal would have survived the cold. So, after negotiations, the owner agreed to transfer him to a rehabilitation center.<\/p>\n

\"UAnimals<\/p>\n

Natalia Popova, head of the Wild Animal Rescue Center<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, evacuated the lion. Due to weather conditions, there was no time to wait: the team left on the night of January 13, and the lion is already on his way. He is currently being transported in a specially equipped vehicle.<\/p>\n

\"UAnimals<\/p>\n

UAnimals covered the costs of evacuation and veterinary services \u2014 examination, sedation, vaccines, etc.<\/p>\n

“We loaded up and left immediately because the lion was freezing. My rescuer’s reflex kicked in. And on the way, I started thinking about where to get the money for this. Thank you very much! You are incredible,”<\/i> says Natalia Popova.<\/p>\n

\"UAnimals<\/p>\n

After transportation, the lion will be under the care of specialists at the Rescue Center. We will report separately on his condition and further place of detention.<\/p>\n

This case is another reminder: wild animals should not be in private hands without proper conditions.<\/p>\n

Such animals belong in the wild.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Photos: Natalia Popova<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

UAnimals financed the evacuation of Khan the lion from private property in the Dnipropetrovsk region. He was kept in a small open enclosure, without proper conditions \u2014 who knows if the African animal would have survived the cold. So, after negotiations, the owner agreed to transfer him to a rehabilitation center. 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