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Yesterday, a horrific wildfire ripped through Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa’s Western Cape, leaving most of it in ashes. All 26 of their animals are being carefully monitored due to smoke exposure, and some are in critical condition. They say the sanctuary infrastructure is lost. They have asked ADI for help. ADIWS will be providing a home for at least two lions and possibly others. | |
Dr Caldwell has flown down and is treating the animals. ADIWS has offered emergency space for some of Panthera’s residents for as long as they need, and travel crates to help them move other animals to other sanctuaries. Dr Caldwell recommended to Panthera that two nine-year old lionesses, Lei-ah (pictured) and Elsa, should come to ADIWS due to their difficulty with their sight, as we have experience with sight-challenged big cats. They may also need us to take a male tiger. Our team is en route to the Western Cape, and it will be a 15-hour journey back with Lei-ah and Elsa, and possibly the tiger. We were unable to fly them, or our crates, as the aircraft used for internal flights do not have the cargo capacity for our crates. | ||
We will care for the rescues from Panthera for as long as it takes for them to rebuild (which could be a year or more, depending on damage to infrastructure). Or, they may be with us for life. So, these animals could be with us a long time and we will carry the cost. Can you help us with these unexpected costs to relocate 2 lions and possibly one tiger to ADIWS in the next 24 hours? |
Lei-ah and Elsa arrive safely
Lei-ah and Elsa arrived safely at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary early this morning after a 15+ hour drive.
Continue readingLei-ah and Elsa are on their way!
9-year-old female white lions, Lei-ah and Elsa have started their 15-hour road trip from Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary, Western Cape to ADI Wildlife Sanctuary (ADIWS), Free State after being sedated and given a thorough health check by Dr Peter Caldwell. This week, Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary was devastated by a wildfire and fires continue to flare up. The two lions will remain at ADIWS until reconstruction is completed.
Continue readingADIWS prepares for fire victims
The ADI Wildlife Sanctuary is preparing to receive white lions Lei-ah and Elsa from Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary after it was hit by a devastating wildfire this week. They will be taken into the quarantine unit, Stephi Habitat, where they will remain until Panthera is recovered.
Continue readingEmergency appeal for fire victims
Yesterday, a horrific wildfire devastated Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa’s Western Cape. ADI has offered travel crates to relocate animals as well as emergency space with us.
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