Tag: lions
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UPDATED: Police confirm report of “Jaguar” sighting in Bormla – search conducted but no animal found
Updated: 17:00 Police have confirmed that a report was filed regarding the alleged sighting of a large black feline, described as a jaguar or black panther, in the Cottonera area. Social media posts in recent hours claimed the animal was seen near the American University of Malta, with one person alleging they encountered it on…
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Martin Farrugia and his partner Lucienne can’t even afford to feed their lions and wild cats
The partner of the contractor Martin Farrugia, currently facing charges of fraud, money-laundering and tax evasion, Lucianne has been busy yesterday writing tirades of insults and threats against activists and journalists over the reporting about her husband’s legal troubles and his plans to sell his lions and wild cats. Lucianne should have instead made sure…
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The Libyan authorities arrest and imprison convicted criminal who filmed his lion attacking migrant workers
The Libyan Prosecutor General (Tripoli) has issued a statement saying it has arrested and imprisoned the individual who filmed his lion attacking migrant workers. The Prosecutor said that the individual was previously handed a total of 14 years in various prison sentences which were handed to him in absentia and have now been made effective…
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94 wild animals with the average size of an enclosure of just 127.24 square meters
According to information obtained by the animals rights group Vuċi għall-Annimali, in Malta there are up to 94 wild animals in an enclosure of an average size 127.24 square meters. 29 of these wild cats, and 50 others are primates. The information came from a Freedom of Information Request about the keeping of wild animals…
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Activists and ADPD push for tougher wild animal laws; Public urged to sign petition
ADPD – The Green Party has expressed strong concern over the procurement and confinement of exotic animals, stating that such practices contradict the core principles of animal welfare. In a statement issued by party spokesperson and International Secretary Mark Zerafa, ADPD called for a prohibition, or at the very least, stricter regulation, of the private…
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The culture of keeping wild animals
Yesterday, an animal rights activist was insulted by someone who was being very defensive on the relocation of the lions to Martin Farrugia’s “zoo”. The person may give the impression that they are related to Martin Farrugia, but we did not confirm this. This exchange reflects an arrogant attitude by the person defending the wild…
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Government says it will institute proceedings against Christian Borg over his abandoned lions
In a press release issued yesterday afternoon, the government has announced it will be issuing charges against Christian Borg for abandoning his lions. In its statement, the Veterinary Regulation Directorate said that the charges that will be instituted against the individual may lead to fines from €2000 to €65,000 or imprisonment for up to three…
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Martin Farrugia’s “zoo” was built on agricultural land
As one would have expected, Martin Farrugia’s illegal zoo which was then regularised with the Labour government’s reforms on wild animals, was built on what previously was agricultural land. You can send the area of the enclosure on Google Maps here. Any Tom, Dick and Harry can apply for an animal enclosure inside agricultural land…
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Watch: Martin Farrugia’s “zoo” in the outskirts of Buskett
Yesterday, we have been informed that Christian Borg’s lions, which he abandoned in a rundown farmhouse in Naxxar, will be given back to their breeder, Martin Farrugia. Below you can watch videos of the site which houses Martin Farrugia’s wild and exotic animals that include monkeys and lions. Martin Farrugia was previously charged in Court…
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Christian Borg’s lions to be transferred back to their breeder in Dingli
UPDATED: We have been informed that the Serengeti Park is owned by Brian Azzopardi and the lions will be returned to Martin Farrugia. We will be issuing a separate feature on “Serengeti Park” (Tanzania in Dingli). Christian Borg’s lions, currently held in a rundown farmhouse in Naxxar, will be returned to their breeder instead of…
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Protest held against animal authorities: Planning Authority enforces €2 daily fine on Christian Borg
Yesterday, animal rights activists held a protest in front of the Animal Health and Welfare Department building to pressure the department in finding an urgent solution to the wild cats that have been abandoned by their owner, Christian Borg. The government will be forking out the funds for their relocation after it gave an amnesty…
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Christian Borg is building a zoo on his Swieqi penthouse
Like many stereotypical drug-dealers who don’t know what to do with their money, Christian Borg invested in a range of wild animals which the state is currently trying to relocate to suitable locations at its own expense. A protest was also held in front of the farm where the lions are currently being kept. Now,…
