The impact of war on Ukraine's animals
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Ukraine’s biggest zoo, housing dozens of rare animals, is caught in the crossfire of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Founded in Mykolayiv city in 1901, the 120 year old zoo known as ‘Nikolaev Zoo’ witnessed its first rocket on February 28.
With remnants of exploded rockets spattered on the ground, the staff refuses to leave their beloved animals behind.
Although the zoo is currently closed to visitors, the public continues to buy tickets in support of what is considered Ukraine’s best zoo.
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