Lynx Rescued in War-torn Ukraine Walks on Grass for the First Time (WATCH)

Ursa’s first steps – Credit: Big Cat Sanctuary / SWNS A Eurasian lynx rescued from misery in Ukraine took her first steps on grass —and soon rolled over onto her back—after being rescued by a UK animal sanctuary. The big cat named Ursa was found seriously ill in January after being illegally kept as a private pet in Kyiv. She was moved to a wild animal rescue centre in the Ukrainian capital while the war raged and bombs continued to fall in the surrounding area. The effort was supported in England by the Big Cat Sanctuary near Ashford, Kent, which raised the required $180,000 (£134,000) needed to evacuate Ursa to a new home in Britain. Staff called it a “high risk” mission that included navigating complex border crossings, and an active war zone. After flying her back to safety in February she was then moved into a temporary enclosure while a specially-built new one could be constructed. This week she got to go outdoors and feel the grass under her paws for the first time as the nature-filled enclosure was finally completed. Eurasian lynx rescued from Ukraine gets new home in Big Cat Sanctuary – SWNS “To see Ursa take
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