Bob Barker Gets Rescued Lion Cub Named After Him
Written by Vegetarian Star on January 27th, 2011 in Animal Issues, Charitable Causes And Campaigns, TV Hosts.
Bob Barker is more than generous with his wealth when it comes to animal charities.
The vegetarian’s most recent donation has helped rescue several circus animals, including lions, monkeys and a horse, from Boliva after the country banned animals in circuses.
A group called Animal Defenders International performed the feat with Barker’s donation and has named a lion cub in his honor.
“What ADI has achieved in South America is a landmark accomplishment that will have worldwide repercussions,” Barker said. “[I am] proud to have shared in this historical victory on behalf of suffering animals exploited for man’s amusement.”
In 2009, Bolivia banned animal circuses following an intense investigation by the London-based ADI that uncovered much suffering. It is said that Bolivia was the first country in the world to do so. Recently, China has followed its lead.
Photo: PR Photos
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