One of the lions was unable to stand because of severe concussion caused by shell shock during the conflict - while another ...

Asiatic lions are a rare subspecies found only in India, smaller than their African cousins but equally majestic, with a distinct fold of skin on their belly and a shorter, less dense mane.

All five were found near the front line in Ukraine’s war against Russian invasion, neglected and abandoned by their owners. “All of these five lions were originally from the illegal pet trade ...