{"id":2173398,"date":"2024-02-22T18:00:51","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T17:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/?p=2173398"},"modified":"2024-01-22T14:53:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T13:53:28","slug":"meet-yuna-the-lioness-fighting-for-survival-amidst-ukraines-turmoil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/meet-yuna-the-lioness-fighting-for-survival-amidst-ukraines-turmoil\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Yuna, The Lioness Fighting for Survival Amidst Ukraine\u2019s Turmoil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the heart of Ukraine, amidst the echoes of conflict, lies a story of resilience and hope that touches the soul. Meet Yuna, a majestic lioness, whose plight is a stark reminder of the often-forgotten victims of war \u2013 our wildlife.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Meet the volunteers saving Ukraine\u2019s animals from the horrors of war\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W16YDFlGdvQ\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Source: euronews\/YouTube<\/p>\n<p>Yuna\u2019s story begins in the Wild Animals Rescue Center near Kyiv, a sanctuary for animals caught in the crossfire. This regal lioness, once living in the comfort of her enclosure, had her world turned upside down by the harsh realities of war. In a tragic twist, fragments of a Russian missile, intended for Kyiv but intercepted, found their way near Yuna\u2019s home, leaving her severely concussed. This harrowing event on January 2nd marked a turning point in Yuna\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<p>The aftermath was heart-wrenching. Yuna, known for her spirited growls, lay motionless, unable to move or eat. The diagnosis was grim \u2013 a severe concussion, leaving her future uncertain. The increased airstrikes in Ukraine not only affect humans but also the animals, who, unlike their human counterparts, cannot seek shelter during air raids.<\/p>\n<p>Yuna\u2019s condition is critical. The Wild Animals Rescue Center, already overwhelmed with over 500 animals since the invasion, is desperately seeking a new, safer home for her. However, the challenges are daunting. European zoos, usually a refuge for such animals, have not responded to requests for help. Furthermore, Yuna\u2019s condition makes air transport risky, limiting her options for relocation.<\/p>\n<p>The story of Yuna is not just about a lioness in distress; it is a symbol of the broader impact of war. Natalia Popova, the director of the rescue center, has been a guardian angel to these animals, including Yuna. From rescuing them from abusive homes to nursing them back to health, her dedication is unwavering. Yet, as the war rages on, the resources and options dwindle.<\/p>\n<p>Yuna\u2019s journey is a poignant reminder of the silent sufferers of war \u2013 the wildlife. Her fight for survival, against all odds, is a testament to the resilience of nature and the unyielding spirit of those who care for it. This story is not just a call for help for Yuna but a plea for awareness and action for all wildlife affected by human conflicts. Let\u2019s rally for Yuna, for she represents the voiceless, the innocent, and the brave in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n<p><i>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onegreenplanet.org\/animals\/meet-yuna-the-lioness-fighting-for-survival-amidst-ukraines-turmoil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">article<\/a> by Nicholas Vincent was first published by One Green Planet on 13 January 2024. 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Meet Yuna, a majestic lioness, whose plight is a stark reminder of the often-forgotten victims of war \u2013 our wildlife. \ufeff Source: euronews\/YouTube Yuna\u2019s story begins in the Wild Animals Rescue Center near Kyiv, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1178,"featured_media":2201732,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.onegreenplanet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock-1471816466.jpg?w=750&ssl=1","fifu_image_alt":"Meet Yuna, The Lioness Fighting for Survival Amidst Ukraine\u2019s Turmoil","footnotes":""},"categories":[6985,5],"tags":[11737],"class_list":["post-2173398","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-wildlife","tag-lioness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173398","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1178"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2173398"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173398\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2201732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2173398"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2173398"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2173398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}