Lions

Two lions, "Ben Tzur" and "Uri", found in 2025 after being held and traded illegally, were transferred in a complex operation without anesthesia to the ADI sanctuary for big cats in South Africa. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority and the Hai Park Motzkin accompanied the two on their journey, and the mother of Staff Sergeant Uri Gerbi, of blessed memory, for whom the lion is named, came to say...

The zoo spokesperson stated, "According to our veterinarian, the suspected cause of death is heatstroke." She explained that the local heat is accompanied by high humidity, unlike the climate in Africa.