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Photos: A new home in Jordan for animals from war torn territories

Updated On May 21, 2019 02:23 PM IST

Located 50 kilometres north of the Jordanian capital Amman, Al Ma'wa For Nature and Wildlife sanctuary in the Jerash province has turned an unlikely home to animals traumatized by the conflicts raging in the regional middle-east. Around two dozen animals rescued from war zones in neighbouring countries, including the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip, have been brought to the sanctuary and now find themselves in better care. The animals go through a rehabilitation programme to heal their trauma and some are even released back into the wild once they recover.

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A lion rests in its enclosure at the Al Ma’wa For Nature and Wildlife sanctuary in Jerash, Jordan. Around two dozen animals rescued from regional war zones, including the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip, were brought to the kingdom's sanctuary for better care. Among 26 animals -- eight lions, 12 lionesses, two Bengal tigers and four bears live in the sprawling 1.4 square kilometre sanctuary. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 21, 2019 02:23 PM IST

A lion rests in its enclosure at the Al Ma’wa For Nature and Wildlife sanctuary in Jerash, Jordan. Around two dozen animals rescued from regional war zones, including the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip, were brought to the kingdom's sanctuary for better care. Among 26 animals -- eight lions, 12 lionesses, two Bengal tigers and four bears live in the sprawling 1.4 square kilometre sanctuary. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP)

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A Polish veterinary surgeon and CEO of Al Ma’wa For Nature and Wildlife sanctuary, Marek Trela speaks on his phone during an interview at the sanctuary. The sanctuary is located in Jerash province north of Amman and was set up by the Princess Alia Foundation, named after the king’s sister, in cooperation with the international animal welfare organization Four Paws. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 21, 2019 02:23 PM IST

A Polish veterinary surgeon and CEO of Al Ma’wa For Nature and Wildlife sanctuary, Marek Trela speaks on his phone during an interview at the sanctuary. The sanctuary is located in Jerash province north of Amman and was set up by the Princess Alia Foundation, named after the king’s sister, in cooperation with the international animal welfare organization Four Paws. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP)

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A black bear peeps outside its room, at the sanctuary. Sukkar (sugar in Arabic) and Loz (almond) are Asian black bears, now aged nine, who were trapped by war in the Magic World Zoo outside Syria’s Aleppo, and were rescued and brought to the sanctuary in the summer of 2017. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 21, 2019 02:23 PM IST

A black bear peeps outside its room, at the sanctuary. Sukkar (sugar in Arabic) and Loz (almond) are Asian black bears, now aged nine, who were trapped by war in the Magic World Zoo outside Syria’s Aleppo, and were rescued and brought to the sanctuary in the summer of 2017. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP)

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A black bear walks around its enclosure. When the bears were brought here they were terrified by the sounds of aircraft, especially helicopters and for more than a year they would hide inside their pens each time they heard planes fly by in the sky above. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 21, 2019 02:23 PM IST

A black bear walks around its enclosure. When the bears were brought here they were terrified by the sounds of aircraft, especially helicopters and for more than a year they would hide inside their pens each time they heard planes fly by in the sky above. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP)

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When the animals are brought in they are usually famished, in deteriorating health and also suffer from psychological trauma. Before they reach the sanctuary, the animals are taken to the New Hope Centre, a veterinary clinic linked to the Jerash reserve in a wooded mountainous region, where they are provided with medical care and rehabilitation. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 21, 2019 02:23 PM IST

When the animals are brought in they are usually famished, in deteriorating health and also suffer from psychological trauma. Before they reach the sanctuary, the animals are taken to the New Hope Centre, a veterinary clinic linked to the Jerash reserve in a wooded mountainous region, where they are provided with medical care and rehabilitation. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP)

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People watch a bear in its enclosure at the sanctuary. The wildlife reserve “is very similar to their natural habitat” and helps them to thrive before they return to an uncrowded, natural environment. If they like to see people, they can. If they don’t want to, they hide in the forest and are seen living their own lives. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 21, 2019 02:23 PM IST

People watch a bear in its enclosure at the sanctuary. The wildlife reserve “is very similar to their natural habitat” and helps them to thrive before they return to an uncrowded, natural environment. If they like to see people, they can. If they don’t want to, they hide in the forest and are seen living their own lives. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP)

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Lionesses rest in an enclosure. Most of them were rescued from Syria, where the conflict has raged since 2011, as well as the conflict - riddled Gaza Strip where Israel has fought three wars since 2008 with Hamas which governs the territory. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 21, 2019 02:23 PM IST

Lionesses rest in an enclosure. Most of them were rescued from Syria, where the conflict has raged since 2011, as well as the conflict - riddled Gaza Strip where Israel has fought three wars since 2008 with Hamas which governs the territory. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP)

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At Al Ma’wa the animals have a chance to recover from the hardships of their past and very often their natural instincts return after a while. Proper food and medical care is extremely vital for their well-being and regaining self-confidence. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 21, 2019 02:23 PM IST

At Al Ma’wa the animals have a chance to recover from the hardships of their past and very often their natural instincts return after a while. Proper food and medical care is extremely vital for their well-being and regaining self-confidence. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP)

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The animals are given a balanced diet, toys to play with and even aromatherapy to help them relax. Bears eat 16 kilos worth of fruit and vegetables daily, while the lions are given seven to 15 kilos of meat three times a week. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 21, 2019 02:23 PM IST

The animals are given a balanced diet, toys to play with and even aromatherapy to help them relax. Bears eat 16 kilos worth of fruit and vegetables daily, while the lions are given seven to 15 kilos of meat three times a week. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP)

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Khaled Ayasra, a caretaker at the sanctuary speaks during an interview. Some animals here are sent back to their country of origin, while others are released into the wild to start a new life. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 21, 2019 02:23 PM IST

Khaled Ayasra, a caretaker at the sanctuary speaks during an interview. Some animals here are sent back to their country of origin, while others are released into the wild to start a new life. (Khalil Mazraawi / AFP)

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