The Abu Dhabi Wildlife Center, a rescue and rehabilitation center for endangered species welcomed two new lions cubs yesterday. 

The infant animals looked skinny and malnourished, but they are now in good care. 

Lions are fast becoming an endangered species. 

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Lions have declined by 95% in the last 70 years

“In my lifetime, the number of African lions has fallen from more than half a million to less than 20,000, and yet this iconic species continues to be hunted for trophies to put on walls or floors.” 

Virginia McKenna OBE

Here is the moment they arrived, dropped off by helpers Marcelo and Khalid