SocietyFrom Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: Bu and Tyapa’s five-year rescue journey
After years in cramped cages in Russia’s Dagestan, brown bears Bu and Tyapa reached Wild Ireland sanctuary in County Donegal in August 2026, following a five-year, multinational rescue involving more than 100 people. They are adjusting to their new habitat, and their weight, coats and kidney function have improved.
From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: Bu and Tyapa’s five-year rescue journey
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