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flag A 3-year-old lion and 2-year-old bear, illegally kept as pets in Albania, were rescued in December 2025 and now live in German sanctuaries after a 70-hour journey.

flag A 3-year-old lion named Erion and a 2-year-old bear named Flora, illegally kept as pets in northern Albania, were rescued in December 2025 after videos of them surfaced on TikTok. flag Confiscated by Albanian authorities, the animals were transported by FOUR PAWS across Europe in a 70-hour journey and now reside in separate German sanctuaries. flag Both were in poor health—Flora was malnourished with dental problems, and Erion had lost his mane. flag The rescue highlights ongoing issues with illegal exotic pet ownership in Albania, where weak laws and enforcement allow over 60 big cats to remain in captivity.

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