The mutilated little lioness was seized from a blogger in the capital and transferred to the zoo.

A small lioness with severe injuries was taken from a blogger in the capital and handed over to zoo specialists. This was reported to Izvestia on December 27 by volunteers of the Pride Land Lviv Park.

The animal was kept in an apartment in Moscow City, however, according to preliminary data, the lioness had serious problems with her spine, tail and paws, causing severe pain. The park reported that the predator's condition raises concerns.

"Forecasts are still cautious. Very fragile bones that are almost completely transparent," said the Pride Land Lions Park.

The volunteers noted that the seizure took place on December 25. According to the owner, he purchased a lion cub based on an ad, noting that such offers for the sale of wild animals are common.

Starting from September 1, 2025, Russia has banned the domestic keeping of 121 species of wild animals, including lions.

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