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Rescued Monkey Sparks Search for Missing Lion Cub

3/6/2025

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Israeli police are on the case after shocking videos surfaced of a monkey and a lion cub trapped in a car, breaching animal welfare laws. The monkey, discovered in Bir Hadaj, has been rescued, while authorities are actively searching for the missing lion cub and those responsible. In Israel, owning monkeys is illegal due to their intricate care requirements.

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Story summary

Israeli police are on the case after shocking videos surfaced of a monkey and a lion cub trapped in a car, breaching animal welfare laws. The monkey, discovered in Bir Hadaj, has been rescued, while authorities are actively searching for the missing lion cub and those responsible. In Israel, owning monkeys is illegal due to their intricate care requirements.