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A shocking story broke out when a zoo owner deliberately hid two lion cubs to avoid a judge\u2019s order and animal confiscation.<\/p>\n

The drama exploded after social media pics showed poor animal care and people taking paid photos with the cubs, sparking outrage and swift action.<\/p>\n

Authorities Step In Fast<\/h2>\n

Reports of bad conditions for several animals, including endangered ones, triggered a quick investigation. A judge ruled that the two lion cubs must be legally protected because the zoo couldn\u2019t care for them properly.<\/p>\n

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Owner\u2019s Sneaky Tactic<\/h2>\n

To block the legal process, the owner hid the cubs despite a confiscation order from the Ministry of Agriculture. Social media posts exposing the cubs in cages with paid photo signs made the issue impossible to ignore.<\/p>\n

Law Takes Charge<\/h2>\n

Police called the owner for questioning, while the Minister of Agriculture ordered the cubs\u2019 immediate removal. The cubs were handed over to Animals Lebanon, showing zero tolerance for illegal animal trade and neglect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A shocking story broke out when a zoo owner deliberately hid two lion cubs to avoid a judge\u2019s order and animal confiscation. The drama exploded after social media pics showed poor animal care and people taking paid photos with the cubs, sparking outrage and swift action. 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