Rescued lioness Yuna steps on grass for the first time in her life…

Rescuing Yuna from the war in Ukraine, giving her a second chance at life, and now seeing her feel fresh air and grass for the first time-it’s incredibly special and beautiful.
We know we still have a long road ahead, but she is already showing an amazing amount of courage and even a bit of cheekiness, and we couldn’t be happier.
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[@carmenl163]

This, ladies and gentlemen, is pure courage. She's young, traumatized and completely alone, which is the most abnormal thing for lionesses. And yet, she goes out to investigate. She's a heroine.

[@MD-ik8jj]

She 'hs not familye

[@ltcolumbo9708]

You gotta set the bar a wee bit higher to be a hero.......sheesh

[@Wayne72LEVRAI]

She clearly have spinal issues to her back, you can tell by her rear legs. Poor girl, i’m glad she have been rescued from the horrible place where she grows up.

[@trishaw7751]

@@ltcolumbo9708 - you must be fun at parties 😏 That's how the OP feels - and it's valid.

[@islandercirce2]

@@Wayne72LEVRAI She has had loss of coordination due to concussion caused by falling debris from a missile attack. More details are on the website (listed in the description) where they refer to it as an acoustic trauma.

[@andrewdyrda8012]

Heartbreaking to watch. The ignorance and cruelty of man knows no limit. Thank God there are still real humans still left.

[@barryspurr9577]

Alas, a small minority.

[@andielliott7721]

And it's getting worse and worse.

[@andrewdyrda8012]

@@andielliott7721 Social media with its divisive algorithms stimulates greed, hatred and fear pulling so much of the public away from all that is natural, real, good. It's happening before our eyes.

[@Jurgir09]

I cried when they decided 2 add this cringe, pretentious tearjerking music.

[@andrewdyrda8012]

​@@Jurgir09... you know what, at times in the video it seems the music was made for her. It just conveys the surprise and wonder she must have felt. All emotions have a piece of music somewhere. Music speaks when words fail ...

[@debrakleid5752]

This makes me tear up because you can tell she has been through so much that she isn’t sure if she can trust going outside. No lion or any wild animal for that matter should have to endure that. She is a gorgeous lioness and queen of the jungle.

[@shirleyandrews1152]

Me too😪

[@fredgervinm.p.3315]

I skip to the happy part otherwise I would be blubbering...

[@tomf4087]

They don't live in jungles. They live in grassland savannahs

[@debrakleid5752]

@@tomf4087 oh I’m so sorry to offend you with not saying savannah. You know they are nicknamed the kings and queens of the jungle so please I don’t need someone to check my spelling and everything else

[@justmii7406]

@@tomf4087thank you🤝

[@freddog4490]

She’s wobbly because her muscles are weak with not getting used. Thank you to all who saved her ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ToddDouglasFox]

No, she had a concussion due to bombings and that is what made her wobbly.

[@ginaiosef]

😮‍💨

[@veramae4098]

I'm so GLAD you rescued her!

[@melodiefrances3898]

​@ToddDouglasFox possibly both. Having been bedridden from illness for an extended amount of time, I was very wobbly when I could finally move again. Well, actually, I couldn't walk at all initially. Just saying it definitely could have contributed.

[@ToddDouglasFox]

@@melodiefrances3898 I’m reiterating what they say on this channel. I’m a neuromusculoskeletal medicine physician so I agree with you however that is not what the channel says. Look for another video of her and read the description. If it’s due to brain damage, it will require much more than physical activities for her to “fully” recover. Hope you’re doing really well now Melodie.

[@bettyjones8363]

Heartbreaking to think she has never been on grass before.

[@1525boy]

Exactly!

[@Saffronix2022]

Well, maybe she was allowed to smoke some -- or its feline equivalent; i.e. catnip.

[@Jenvlogs404]

in desert areas where kept for show, all live on concrete rooftops or cages

[@damianmcwilliams2371]

I would say she is lucky to be alive..if it wasn't for these great people.

[@JoseJimenez-mx8so]

What a beautiful creature!!!!.

[@quackslikeaduck]

She's beautiful. Thank you for saving her.

[@NeversurrenderMM66]

This sweet girl is not only facing many new experiences, she's also dealing with institutionalized agoraphobia. What a brave girl!

[@paolopetrozzi2213]

"Institutionalized agoraphobia" ...I hope you are being sarcastic in regards to the woke, neo-Marxist modern craziness...

[@stevenmorris3181]

She is being born again

[@Observerl]

What happened? Except for the head, all movements of this lioness look completely disturbed, especially those of the hind legs. Was this lioness still stunned or what? If not, then this lioness needs more than just grass under her paws. The hind legs or the pelvis seem to be damaged. A cripple, but grass under his paws? I don't mean caution and restraint in the new environment. I mean the apparently disturbed movement sequences and interaction of muscles and joints. I have animals myself and know what it looks like normally. Even if an animal is cautious, frightened or reserved in a new environment. This means that the interaction of muscles and joints is completely independent of this. What we see here, especially concerning the hind legs, is a bit fishy. Don't get me wrong, I love animals and prefer to see them in the wild. I also think it's good when animals are helped.

[@marzipanmenthol]

​@@paolopetrozzi2213you must be friendly

[@MsDragontears]

@@Observerl She has muscle atrophy, from being kept in a cage. She was just rescued and they said it will be along road for her. At least she doesn't have to live in a cage not much bigger than she is.

[@margaretfleming3554]

I despair of the human race when we can traumatise such a beautiful animal to this extent. Thank goodness for organisations that help end this cruelty.

[@MsDragontears]

Unfortunately, this world is filled with cruel, greedy humans who just want money and don't care who or what gets hurt, as long as they get it.

[@ericchristen2623]

100% agree

[@juliemarshman6508]

Totally agree, I fear humans have lost the plot.

[@Convoluted8564]

They are not ending it, this is safeguarding themselves while pretending to help

[@MsDragontears]

@@Convoluted8564 And you base this on what?

[@samyehuda4029]

It's inconceivable to me that Yuna has never stepped on grass, smelled the earth and tasted fresh air, and now she's doing it for the first time in her life. It's wonderful and so sad at the same time. I cried watching this video. Thank you, thank you so much, thank you so much for giving her back what is rightfully hers, like every living being on this planet. May she take full possession of what belongs to her, this land, her freedom, her right to live as she was born to live. Thank you once again❤

[@joycehenry934]

I cried too❤

[@LaVern57]

@@samyehuda4029 yes, I SO AGREE with your comment the video made me cry and so did your comments heart breaking 💔. God bless them for this and you all comments are good but I hope everyone on this forum reads your comments. Well stated VERY WELL STATED. God bless

[@Mattlin-xq2md]

Cannot even imagine what this beautiful creature has gone through. May the rest of her days be filled with the joy of knowing someone cared

[@chhansen9813]

Im a grown ass man and Im literally balling my eyes out!

[@timcarr6401]

Why can't you just say you're a grown man?

[@chhansen9813]

@@timcarr6401 Why dont you shut up?

[@timcarr6401]

@@chhansen9813 Don't cry.

[@chhansen9813]

@@timcarr6401 Wanna know what they say about people who talk shit anonymously on SM?

[@chhansen9813]

@@timcarr6401 I know for a fact you wouldnt ever say that to my face, THATS FOR SURE!

[@kris2222ify]

I’ve never seen a lion with a broken spirit like this. You’re the queen of this land! 😔❤️

[@catherinehubbard1167]

Not only is she outside, with overwhelming sensory input, she can decide for herself what she wants to do for the first time ever.

[@lisal.4498]

I hope she finds a pride that accepts her. Lions need other lions to survive 🙏❤️

[@beverlyhill9947]

HER CARE-TAKERS/GIVERS, ARE SO BRILLIANT...I AM THINKING SHE WILL HAVE A KIND TRANSITION...

[@ValerieLorna1]

The only real comfort for her is to find a mate........another lion that needs help like she does........I don't think she would survive within a PRIDE....she needs a male without competing to bring some normality back into her life!! Remember Born Free and Elsa!

[@roonsbirdbird2867]

@@ValerieLorna1 Yes, a trauma bond.

[@ValerieLorna1]

@@roonsbirdbird2867 Love will grow strong if she can feel needed by her mate......whether he is blind or disabled in some other way that she becomes equal! Obviously I am not a professional in animal care......but like humans, this usually works: and I would love her to have a cub of her own...... I'm sure she will be a very loving mum!!❤️

[@Amy-pg5wk]

A incredible beautiful animal

[@diane5196]

Just heartbreaking!!! ANIMALS DON'T BELONG IN CAGES!!!

[@ArchYeomans]

My pet birds do. It's for their own safety at night but they do get out to play.

[@GoldenSoulSilveredHeart]

@@ArchYeomans What kind of birds do you have?

[@ArchYeomans]

@@GoldenSoulSilveredHeart Budgies. Working my way up to a Ringneck.

[@valkyrja--]

​@@ArchYeomansNo, they don't. They belong outside

[@HankScally]

​@@valkyrja--budgies don't survive in the wild.

[@77bountiful]

Unimaginably beautiful to see this girl experiencing freedom she never knew existed. I so hope her wobbly legs improve as her confidence and strength grow. Her stunning eyes are like fire. You're already loved so much Yuna 🥰🥰

[@dianaring3659]

❤❤❤❤Tellement émouvant et beau 😢😢❤❤❤

[@Ella-bv5qi]

Freedom? What kind of freedom is that? He can hardly stand up. Why!!!!

[@77bountiful]

@@Ella-bv5qi Read where SHE came from and the conditions she lived in. You might have a clue then, why this sanctuary is classed as freedom by comparison.

[@dianaring3659]

@@Ella-bv5qi Oui, difficile de la voir, dans cet état, mais avec de l exercice au quotidien, quand elle connaîtra bien son domaine, ses muscles vont récupérer leur tonicité. Soyons heureux, de cette "nouvelle liberté" ❤️

[@krakenwindzstorm961]

Lol freedom? she still in a cage. Well at least in a much better circumstances nevertheless.

[@295868]

The very best and the very worst of humanity on display. The fact that this beautiful girl had been kept in a tiny concrete cell in a private residence all her young life. She has then been subjected to bombs and missiles going off all around her is absolutely heart breaking. She should never have been held in such captivity in the first place. To now have some semblance of freedom, to walk on grass for the first time, smell the fresh air, hear birds...Thank God for all those who go out of their way to rescue these beautiful souls x I hope one day she can be moved back home, back to her roots in a sanctuary where she will never be afraid again.

[@pennyburns4425]

Thank you! I really love what you wrote. We live in a sick world. It is unbelievably tragic.

[@joyceguiniven4587]

Thanks for sharing this story This beautiful creature will hopefully be free in a Sanctuary. God watch over her 🙏 😊❤❤❤❤

[@moiramcfarlane706]

🫢😭😭😭😭

[@georgianasalter]

❤

[@joijencuyah2345]

Beautifully said!

[@jessicataylor215]

I cried!! We humans have always been just...awful to animals and nature. I'm glad some people are able to try and fix that. I'm glad some of us mutant monkeys are still good hearted. I really hope she gets a family to be with! She shouldn't be alone.

[@Skirtis87]

I'm a big strong 43yr old ex marine, who never sheds a tear when even close family pass. But this had me bawling. Just a different beauty and innocence, in even the most fearsome animals. Beautiful

[@peterschaefer2946]

iam with you mate

[@ltrillium1000]

US Marine?

[@Skirtis87]

@@ltrillium1000 British Royal Marine 🫡

[@ruzz6430]

I’m with ya , the way we treat animals is just an abomination, so sad yet happy to know she’s free

[@ChessJourneyman]

Bragging about being a meathead killer.

[@LourdesGzz]

Imagine not knowing where to go. Because you don't know freedom

[@wrg722]

That is a fate worse than death. (Not knowing freedom)

[@rabyhook]

I know this is a joyful moment, but it saddens me to see such a majestic animal being scared of a nature that is her birthright.

[@debbralehrman5957]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@CeliaBordeaux]

Those are powerful words.❤❤❤

[@banterj]

It is for their own good…unless you want to volunteer going to yoga and Starbucks runs with her…there is not enough food in wild,let them out and you will be an option

[@eco2geek.]

How, at the end of the video, she went back inside her enclosure where she felt safe, and laid down on her back, just made me incredibly sad. Best wishes for this lioness.

[@joelluongo7419]

It Was A Ton To Process Everything.. It Is A Lot Of Work. Time To Take A Nice Nap. The Lion Is Fine.

[@TeamVEDEL]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. You LOVELY GORGEOUS people, all of you, each and every one of you.

[@myrajhall7690]

It’s heartbreaking to see how apprehensive she was, but she found her courage! There will be no stoping her now.

[@MD-ik8jj]

@@myrajhall7690 hope she will can get another grander ort

[@Jojpjjpkpjpjpjjpjjjlnohiguvu]

Would be lovely to see a sequel, a few months later… I bet she will look much stronger, healthier and energetic… ❤

[@patirvin-bz9pg]

You can see her brain processing her new, beautiful world. In the days, weeks, and years to come she will experience joy ❤

[@Abby-yc7tt]

Joy by who's standard? Yours or the lion? Sorry, rhetorical question?

[@orangewarm1]

Beautiful?

[@paulvanderweerd7456]

It will be difficult and even if possible it will take a long time to reverse or even destroy the negative imprint.

[@Tlnber1994]

She’s young - still has her spots. She’s a beautiful girl!

[@davidpietarila699]

If you’ve ever heard a lion vocalize in real live, you can literally feel it vibrate in your bones.

[@almasandhu9895]

I was in tears when I saw this video. Thank you for saving her. I hope you are able to do this for many more animals.

[@elizeerasmus6152]

I am traumatised by the fact that people do this to such beautiful animals!! Thank you for setting her free!!!

[@danshearer7627]

Cats don't belong in cages - such a beautiful animal.

[@bruceshaw2402]

No animal belongs in a cage they were born to live in the wild , its humans who put them in cages .

[@yottaforce]

Animals don't belong in cages. Some humans do.

[@vvelvettearss]

Did you not read the description? She was rescued from bombings in Ukraine so is that where she belongs instead? Being bombed? Or out in the wild where wild lions would almost certainly kill and eat her?

[@yottaforce]

@@vvelvettearss I think you misunderstand the intended meaning of the word belong. The word can have two meanings. Belong can either, as you interpret it, mean _current_ _or_ _recent_ _home_ . It can also be interpreteded as _where_ _should_ _be_ which I expect is the inteded meaning - that is big cats should not be put in cages.

[@Yennefer_Of_Vengerberg--1266]

And a Zoo is just a big fancy cage.

[@ts.elliot5870]

I love the "helpers". Thank you.

[@Katarina-ds5mj]

I think her sedation for the trip hadn’t completely worn off. Bless her heart, she was so wobbly. Seeing her finally walk outside in the open air with grass under her feet is so heartwarming.

[@islandercirce2]

She had concussion from a missile attack with debris falling very near. All the details are on their website which is listed in the description.

[@Katarina-ds5mj]

@@islandercirce2 How awful.

[@beverlyhill9947]

HER POOR LEGS HAD NOT BE USED AS THEY SHOULD HAVE TO DEVELOP THE MUSCLES NEEDED FOR PROPER WALKING/RUNNING. WHEN HUMANS LOSE MUSCLES, THEY ARE NO LONGER AS USEFUL AS THEY ONCE WERE. I BELIEVE IN THE STATEMENT...KEEP MOVING AS WE GET OLD...

[@straightforward]

I'd like to see the earlier part of her story. Is it on YT?

[@islandercirce2]

@@straightforward yes, it is. There are several videos on this channel's page.

[@SuzanneLaviniaCooke]

So traumatized, but still so magnificent. Brightest of blessings to Yuna and her rescuers.

[@infoframedynamics9197]

❤❤ Super comment!

[@vern0018]

What happened to her before.

[@Yo-yo-dt5ze]

This made me cry when I read rescue lioness I have a 8 yr old cat and she was rescued when she was a kitten someone abused her so when I took her in she was afraid of everything even “hands” I left her alone for a while just so she could adapt to her new environment and eventually she came around and we were inseparable she’s still a bit timid being around people but has came along way I wouldn’t give her up for the world

[@MsDragontears]

Even weakened she is majestic. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@beverlyhill9947]

LOVED YOUR POETIC WORDS!

[@i.g.l.z.9215]

Yes to this comment 🤍

[@StoffelDilligas]

Thank you for saving her. It's truely a wonderful thing you're doing. It's horrible to see a magnificent creature so unsteady on her feet

[@GonzaloRamirez-r1z]

I cried like a baby...I'm 66yrs old...God bless humans like yall....

[@tages_matuna]

It is heart breaking to see how overwhelmed she is by the experience. Tears of joy 😢

[@kkg108]

Hope she will have a lion friend one day

[@Mcat7101]

I read or heard somewhere that she can see other lions at the Sanctuary. Hopefully, one or more of the other rescue lions will join her eventually. According to an item on the news featuring BCS, the hope is that the rescue lions may form a mini pride if they get on❤

[@Kungfuleopard08]

@@Mcat7101I was thinking that too

[@ginaiosef]

They are very much improving and is a normal natural desire, not being alone.

[@gigit-r3l]

There shud b a follow up

[@FinallyBackHome]

It kills me to see this magnificent animal broken like this. I wish her a speedy and complete recovery; may she gain the confidence she is supposed to have as well as total happiness.

[@HelenCamile63]

Gawd she is so beautiful. It’s heartbreaking to see such a powerful animal be so scared and timid but it makes my heart soar to know she’s starting a new life. ❤

[@sofakingcute9804]

If rescuing animals from very disappointing humans (putting it nicely) doesn’t bring a tear to your eyes and warmth to your heart I don’t think anything will. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lion-667]

Humans are the worst animals in this earth, and don't be mistaken because we are also animals.

[@jerryjungle5717]

​@@AussieFossil. "I'd like to share a revelation during my time here. It came to me when I tried to classify your species. I realized that you're not actually mammals. Every mammal on this planet instinctively develops a natural equilibrium with the surrounding environment but you humans do not. You move to an area and you multiply and multiply until every natural resource is consumed. The only way you can survive is to spread to another area. There is another organism on this planet that follows the same pattern. Do you know what it is? A virus. Human beings are a disease, a cancer of this planet." Agent Smith, the matrix

[@peatmoss4415]

What is worse, is listening to misanthropes.

[@kevin-parratt-artist]

🤝

[@amalekedomite]

@@AussieFossil You might want to look up how animals treat each other. Or not. I doubt you can handle it. Hint: It's every bit as savage and barbaric as we treat anything. Because that's how the Earth works. You talk about "natural laws" but ignore this?

[@fukumama7194]

レスキューして下さり心からお礼を申し上げます。 ありがとうございました。 どれ程の苦しみだったのでしょう。 想像も出来ません。 痛ましくて涙が止まりません。 動物達は、人間の玩具ではない！ 本当にありがとうございます。 皆様とライオン達に沢山の幸あれ❤❤❤❤❤

[@drummindreams]

Tears of joy for her! May she live a long and beautiful life, and on grass!!!

[@kati8359]

In terms of cruelty, humans are at the top of the chain

[@beverlyhill9947]

AND WE ARE THE ONES WITH THE SUPERIOR BRAINS! DOESN'T MAKE SENSE DOES IT?

[@Convoluted8564]

No, they are not

[@khanaliqasim1757]

Animals kill out of instinct,we kill despite being aware of such things​@@Convoluted8564

[@rarajj655]

​@@beverlyhill9947it sure does if one doesn't fear God. Because I'm seeing evil everywhere. Animals have more of a moral compass than humans nowadays.

[@katesisco]

If she has been declawed, she is in constant pain. She would not be ablate walk because they removed her toes. Declawed and isolated, and yet 'saved?'

[@shlomityaloz151]

This made me cry

[@Sweety311964]

It's heart breaking to see her with this wobbly legs. Thank you so much for rescuing her. ❤

[@easygoer1234]

How that aimal was treated for so long is horrible . thank you so much for saving her. What a beautiful animal.❤❤❤❤❤

[@seanryan1074]

Human cruelty is the worst. I pray this sweet girl will live a much better life now.

[@patwalker5133]

It breaks my heart that a majestic creature, that is respected/feared in the wild is scared of the open air and grass. 🦁🌄😢💔

[@nancyaylward1176]

The way that She stepped out and walked just a little while,then went back into her room and laid down on her back was so wonderful! It was so much like baby steps!

[@sandramorey2529]

Before I read that she had been rescued I culd see that she was somewhat weakened & clearly traumatized. She is still in a cage, though it is a larger one. I wish for her a normal lion life. Thanks for the rescue.

[@lectora6046]

She seems overwhelmed by the experience of being free. What a beautiful lioness, poor thing, she hasn't been free for so long. Thank you for giving her a chance.🦁🦁🦁

[@julieh1815]

Felt so emotional watching her Thank you so much for all your kindness❤

[@estaisadore6188]

Tears of joy..thank you.

[@mariarohmer2374]

Oh my goodness, seeing her curled on her back and just enjoying that rest is medicine for a sick world.💖✨

[@m53goldsmith]

It breaks my heart to see such a beautiful cat so wobbly and unsure, but I am so happy that she has a life now and that in a very small way (donation), I was a part of her journey. Okay, who let in the onion ninjas, eh? ;-) Thank you, BCS!!

[@mom.left.me.at.michaels9951]

Thank you for contributing to her journey home. ❤

[@lobstermash]

I think she's been sedated for the journey.

[@norasmith4939]

Not using the muscles will do that too. Now she can get strong

[@ginaiosef]

At least she's safe and protected, she just needs to feel this way, too. She'll be taking care of ❤❤❤ gratitude to all her saviours

[@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131]

​@@norasmith4939 Not in that small yard. She needs miles square to roam around. With trees, rocks, shrubs, grass, a pool, and a water fountain. And toys. A leather "ball". And a leather bag on a rope & knot. (Someting to mimic a dead prey, for her to drag around). 🌳🌾🍃🦁🏉☘️🌱🌿🌳 Love from Norway 👩‍🦳🇸🇯

[@lilyd1010]

Welcome to the freedom of your lioness soul, little girl. Thanks to Big Cats for the dream.

[@bevsputler5455]

What a beautiful Queen she is, thank you for taking care of her… Humanity is waking up to our true treasures…

[@diannshoemaker6419]

I almost cried when she went back in the cage. Hopefully that changed.

[@doreenbrownlie771]

Brave girl. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. 💛

[@Christine-r8h6u]

Yuna will wake up to freedom and happiness every day from now on, and never be sad again ❤

[@adrianlane4256]

Not quite freedom, but certainly a lot more happiness than she has experienced before.

[@leonaessens4399]

It's actually heartbreaking...

[@AnyFuleKnoThat]

Tears of joy and sadness, joy for her finding a whole new world, sadness for her and other captive animals who have never experienced freedom. ❤️

[@contentwombat]

It is a shame to all of humankind that these wild creatures are still kept in cages.

[@CharGC123]

Whenever I hear someone call another human an "animal" I can't help think it's more of an insult to animals!

[@darilynadams7281]

But they have a safer life. Not attacked by other animals. Food & medical care provided. 🙂🙋‍♀️🇭🇲

[@emmapeel8163]

in the wild, 2024.. they're in extreme danger from humans.

[@mnob1122]

@@darilynadams7281 BUT NOT IN A GDAM CAGE!!

[@mnob1122]

@@emmapeel8163 Yeah, because humans have overpopulated the world, taking away natural habitats. 8.8 billion and still growing. Enough already. Plus, legal protections of both domestic and wild animals are lax. Great species, huh? NOT!

[@EMG-pi4cb]

Beautiful. Thank you so much for helping her!

[@binjuice59]

Bless her I hope she happy in her new safe home

[@MarcelitoRecords]

Thank you so much guys 🥲

[@tomstricklin3409]

The expression on her face touched my heart, stop blaming anyone for the treatment of this animal, we are all guilty and we are all justified, we are all one!

[@laukynoch]

Made me cry. Poor Yuna. Thank you all.involved in her rescue. Let's hope her lion friends meet her soon. Her pack.

[@finaboykm]

Worth it…And she’ll be back out at her pace/her time/her comfort zone. Give her 6 months and she’ll be this confident Queen of her territory.

[@bttawfiq]

I wish to see an update on this beautiful Lioness, hopefully next time she'll be more energetic and happy.

[@Patti-d2v]

OMG! She finally got rescued! Hurray! Thank you for giving her a better life. She went through hell in the Ukraine! I could watch this video over and over again!

[@christyr873]

What a beautiful thing to behold! I can't imagine a lioness being in a place that doesn't even allow her to go outside and be on grass. Just a wonderful moment of courageousness on her part. Now a whole new world awaits!

[@allisonle8596]

Poor animals. These people are angels. We live in a cruel world and the cruelest are humans

[@janetincyprus5432]

Lions!! The iconic apex predators suffering in so many ways thanks to human activities and desires. Soooo good to see her going back to her self and into nature. Thanks BC and all your supporters for this result ❤❤❤

[@horsemanpit8812]

It’s quite moving trying to imagine the thoughts that must be going through her mind.

[@althepal1983]

Thank you for saving her!

[@wm6746]

You know the character of a human based on how they treat animals . Simple as that

[@katbow5922]

Agreed .

[@TiaraTotty999]

I’m speechless, thank you thank you thank you. ❤

[@debralorenzen2637]

She is absolutely stunning

[@mejane-58cape]

With tears streaming down my face I want to thank all responsible for giving this beautiful animal a chance at life.

[@McPilch]

Please post updates of Yuna!!! We need to see her living as if she has forgotten her tragic past. 🥹🙏❤️

[@spang9782]

Just came home from a 2-week African safari. It was incredible. I don't think I ever want to go to a zoo again.

[@sgarrita2561]

aza zoos are not the enemy ..privately owned wild animals in the US is a monstrous business. There are more big cats privately owned in the US than there are in the wild. Laws must change

[@justasub]

I stopped going to zoos and the circus about 30 years ago when the truth about the animals treatment was brought to my attention. I did a bit of research and came to the conclusion that some humans suck!!!

[@justasub]

💯💯💯💯 ​@@sgarrita2561

[@DesertBirdie]

I want to go on a safari... one day

[@lavendergarden1]

Moved me to tears watching her first moments. You can see how overwhelmed Yuma is. Thanks for sharing❤❤

[@Juliet-nu4of]

She's ALONE: this is beyond sad...all big cats need a pride 😿

[@jansonshine9082]

Big Cat has many big cats. They will wait awhile prior to introducing her to the pride. Patience Grasshopper , patience!

[@stefaniebraun3319]

There are many different big cats and they have different social lives. Lions need a pride, but for example jaguars, snow leopards or tigers do not.

[@TheeEnglishKnight]

It would be way too much for her to just put her into a pride straight away. She has only just touched grass for the very first time in her life, give her some time

[@Ladybug1958]

Shes gorgeous and she'll be happy ❤

[@callesierra]

Yuna is magnificent,thank you Big cat sanctuary for everything that you do. You guys are wonderful and kind people.

[@Kim-lc3fv]

Thank you for rescuing this precious lioness. She looks young yet quite scarred already. I hope she now lives a long and happy life, albeit in captivity. ❤🦁❤

[@monikasaringer1152]

That see what humans can reduce a magnificent proud animal into is unfathomable but good prevailed and it is pure gold!

[@SelenesCreationsByTheSea]

Makes you just want to cry seeing this gorgeous animal now feeling grass for the first time

[@1958HHH]

She is adorable at the end of the video laying on her back with her paws up in the air. It will be even better when she does it outside on the grass in the sunshine! 😸

[@pearlgirlalwaysstaypositiv6968]

this hurt my heart and warmed my heart at the same time. The timidness and fear in her shows she has had some pretty severe living circumstances. My prayer for her now is to live a life without fear, free to roam and smell and experience the sun and some joy.

[@suzmaca650]

She’s so brave…she seems content indoors.

[@susanperry4177]

Habituated

[@heartoffire5902]

She feels familiar with it, she's lived her whole life in there. She'll go back out when she's ready, and get more comfortable with it. It's a process.

[@winstonelston5743]

She'll learn.

[@nksanbornski6687]

Not content. Conditioned. Poor beautiful girl.

[@angelmojica1919]

If this poor lioness would have been left alone with her pride she would not be going through this. In order to get their hands on her they had to have killed her parents. The lion is there to protect the lionesses and the Cubs this is really sad to see a beautiful creature afraid of grass. If you want to see these exotic creatures as they're called save your money and take a trip to Africa were you will see them roaming free and in the wild.

[@pennyoliver7799]

I’m in tears😢… what a beautiful moment… free at last … so thankful to all those who’ve made this possible.

[@karherineware3508]

Oh my goodness, she is being so brave! Her instincts are kicking in leading her to seek higher ground to investigate from. All in all, a good first outing.

[@kp8381]

This literally made me cry. Thank you, BCS for saving her and hopefully the 5 more. 🦁❤

[@EleanorMurray-s3g]

So glad to see Yuna safe in the UK away from all the bombs that traumatised her. Many thanks to the BIg Cat Sanctuary and everyone who helped rescue her. Hope the other lions will be able to join her soon.

[@donaldshotts4429]

I went to the Kyiv Zoo in 2018. They tried, but it the gorilla was alone and in a little glass room. It looked so alone and miserable

[@seanchristie9146]

beautiful people hope you all have long happy lives

[@jillbrett7818]

Gosh, i had to watch this 3 times as i couldnt see it properly thru my tears. Thankyou BCS for rescuing this poor baby. I have been to the sanctuary and bless you for all you do for the cats.

[@RUSH2112RUSH]

I'm sure she will blossom now she is free. This beautiful lady will know nothing but love now and she deserves nothing less than a long life full of happiness. We all wish you well and send you our love.❤️

[@heidimueller1039]

Well, she’s not really free. Just a bigger cage.