Cargo Breaking News
SIX LION CUBS WHO HAD BEEN LEFT TO DIE IN THE DESERT, ON THE STREET TIED TO A LAMPPOST AFTER BEING BROUGHT THROUGH THE ILLEGAL PET TRADE IN KUWAIT AND ABANDONED WHEN THEY BECAME TO BIG.
NOW HAVING THEIR FIRST TASTE OF FREEDOM AT THE BRITISH SANCTUARY AT WINBURG SOUTH AFRICA.
SHUJAA AND BROTHER SAHAM LOOKING OUT INTO THE AFRICAN COUNTRYSIDE FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo said: “We are proud to once again be supporting ADI, this time in bringing these six beautiful lions home to Africa. Our WeQare Rewild the Planet initiative is our commitment to returning wildlife and endangered species back to their natural habitat, free of charge.
“It takes a lot of effort and logistics for our team to organise moving such large animals; from the logistics at the airports, loading and unloading the animals from the aircraft, to ensuring the correct cages and wellbeing of the animals are in place, but it is something we are all collectively very proud and passionate to be a part of.”
Jan Creamer, President, Animals Defenders International added: “The Kuwait 6 lions have their whole lives ahead of them and will have acres of space at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. We are thankful to Qatar Airways Cargo and their WeQare program in once again supporting us by covering the cost of the air transport back to Africa. We are also very thankful to the ADI supporters who are helping to fund their care.”
