A Ukrainian lion is recovering at The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone. The lion, named Taras, is 3 years old and was rescued from a war zone as a cub. Taras recently experienced a near-fatal illness, but is now on the road to recovery.

The Wildcat Sanctuary is providing care for the lion. Further details about Taras' rescue and recovery are available from the source. The sanctuary's efforts to save Taras have been successful so far, with the lion surviving a life-threatening illness.