After two weeks in quarantine, the Kuwait 6 – young brothers Shujaa and Saham, mature and sensible Muheeb, dainty young Aziza, young partners-in-crime Saif and Dhubiya – have all been released into their main habitats at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa. More space, more enrichment, grass, trees, birds, rabbits, hares, mongooses, ground squirrels – more life than they have ever known! Their faces have been full of wonder and excitement. Now they can run, play, tumble, stalk and snooze in the sun.

Shujaa and Saham are now in their permanent 4-acre enclosure. Muheeb, Aziza, Saif and Dhubiya will remain in the introduction enclosures (three 1 acre habitats) where they can get to know each other and, we hope, form a pride. After that will be their full-size forever habitats, covering around 4-6 acres.

Thank you so much, everyone who has taken our rescues from Kuwait (all saved from the illegal pet trade) into your hearts and given them a whole new life – your pledges will keep them safe and happy into the future. Thank you, thank you.

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