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Port Lympne moves ahead with lion and bear rehoming project, but can no longer adopt three lions from French circuses
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Updated: 09:17, 13 February 2021
A Kent wildlife park s plans to rehome three lions rescued from circuses have been halted at the last minute after the cats were diagnosed with feline calicivirus (FCV).
It means it is too risky to bring the trio to Port Lympne as the highly infectious virus causes respiratory symptoms and could be passed on to the animals already living at the reserve, near Hythe.
Plans for Anthares, Mojito and Tintín to come to Port Lympne have been halted. Picture: AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection