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Lion cubs - latest news

1/15/2015

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Jade has very kindly given us her report and some pictures of Yame and George.  Wow, they look amazing and have grown so much.   What really beautiful young lions they have become.   From the day they arrived at their new home, tired after a long trip, stressed and exhausted, these young animals have blossomed into gorgeous in just a few months.   Well done Kevin, Jade and all those caring for these precious young lion cubs.

Jade writes:

I hope this finds you well. Mandy has asked me to give you an update on what the two boys have been up to the past few weeks . 

As I'm sure you’ve seen, they have both grown a great deal in the past 2 months. They have just recently graduated onto full pieces of meat, on the bone (and absolutely love it). Yame is sporting a rather interesting mo-hawk already, and George is not far behind. They have started sleeping outdoors in their enclosure, and seem to be really happy there… Yame stalks all the antelope that come by the fence, and George stalks him. Its amazing how that instinct is there already. 

They are both extremely loveable and affectionate, and have really grown into their personalities. Yame is soft, and gentle, and a little bit of a scardy-cat, whereas George is a daredevil and loves to explore and even though he is slightly limited with his eyes it doesn’t seem to hold him back one bit! They both love their walks out in the park, which we try to do 2-3 times a week (Im pretty sure they have explored the entire farm by now). 

They are both doing well on their meds which they get on a daily basis, and the vet is coming out to assess Georges eyes next week. We had their blood tests done in Dec and the results we received were very good according to our vet. If all goes well we will be doing X-rays on their legs to assess progress of the metabolic bone disease which Im almost certain has also improved. George seems to be in a lot less pain these days, which is fantastic. They are slowly getting there one step at a time.

Nature Conservation was here to inspect the area for their new, bigger enclosure which has passed with flying colours. In phase 1 we have started building their new night pen & outdoor area. In phase 2 we will be building the larger enclosure of 100m x 100m. As Im sure you know this is a huge cost as prices for materials have gone up drastically in the past year. We will have to see how we go forward with this in terms of finances. 

I have attached a few photos for you which I took this afternoon. I hope that you enjoy. I look forward to reading the piece you're doing on them. Such lovely boys!
Regards,
Jade

Yame - a beautiful young lion

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George - catching up to big brother

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10 Comments
Joanne Hayden
1/14/2015 07:10:15 pm

Thank you for what you have done for these two beauties. I don't want to think where they would be now if you hadn't been able to rescue them xx

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Becca
1/14/2015 09:16:35 pm

What a wonderful update from Jade! It's is so gratifying to know that George and Yame are thriving and loving their new lives on Kevin's farm. Love the news that Yame stalks antelope and that George stalks Yame! And those photos are PRICELESS! Thanks for sharing this update with us.

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CJ Munoz
1/15/2015 12:07:51 am

Oh my dear boys. How proud we are of you. You are the best ambassadors ever. I can hardly breathe just missing you so. Thank- you Jade for helping them along on their journey to becoming whole again. We have just spent the day in Alcante where we rescued you. News update to Bev and all soon.
Much love, US Cachspain

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Chris Mercer
1/17/2015 12:24:27 am

Loved your nostalgic report on Alicante, CJ. Bev will post tomorrow - she is at Craft market on Saturdays as you know.. C.

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Caroline
1/15/2015 02:01:51 am

Thanks for the update.
I was just thinking about those brave cubs.
Happy to see them growing and very happy to read the good news about them.
You all do a wonderful job! X

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Gail
1/15/2015 10:04:02 am

Such great news! Thanks to all instrumental with this rescue. I enjoy following their progress. They are becoming such big boys and I am so happy to see George catching up to Yame in size. Please continue to send updates! XXOO

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Natalie
1/16/2015 03:52:55 pm

Thank you for the wonderful work you guys do and for giving us an update on these beautiful boys!! Can't wait to read the next one!! Xxxx

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Emma
1/16/2015 11:30:40 pm

Beautiful boys! They are looking so well. :-) <3

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Samira
1/20/2015 09:56:26 pm

WOW! They look so big, healthy and peaceful.
Love the updates on these lovelies. I just wish we had more video updates, I would love to see them running and frolicking in their new home!

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lynn ribton-turner link
1/31/2015 01:09:58 am

Jade you are so special Yame and George are indeed lucky to have such a beautiful mum! Bev and Chris for love and passion for our diminishing lions and the 'work' you do to nuture each one as well as for the specie is a gift for all of us! Thank you cuz Lynn

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