Lion siblings reunited after two years forced separation

[BurtWorm]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6285660.stm


Gaza lion freed after two years
Lions in Gaza Zoo


Sabrina (l) was instantly recognised by her brother Sakher (r)


A lioness has been reunited with her brother in the Gaza Zoo after being released by Hamas from a clan who had abducted her nearly two years ago.

Sabrina was kidnapped aged just three months, shortly after being brought to the Gaza Strip from Egypt.

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Zoo officials say Sabrina is in poor health and very tired, and shows signs of mistreatment.

"The thieves had cut off the end of her tail, the black hair that is considered to be the symbol of pride of African lions. I am very sad for her. She must have felt very humiliated," zoo veterinarian Saoud al-Shawa told the Reuters news agency.

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Zoo officials said Sabrina's brother Sakher, who had roared inconsolably when his sister was stolen, instantly recognised her and the pair started to play.

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[demnan]

1. Yeah, she's fiesty too!

She won't take no stuff off the male brother cat - so true to her sex and genus.

[robinlynne]

2. I remember that abduction. so glad they're back together. i hate animal cruelty.

[Big Blue Marble]

3. Thank you for posting a good news story. n/t