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Palestinian children look at a deer at NAMA Zoo in Gaza June 1, 2023. REUTERS / Mohammed Salem
A Palestinian worker feeds a hyena at Nama Zoo in Gaza. All photos: Reuters
A monkey prepares to feed at the zoo
The zoo has eight lions
A Palestinian worker feeds a capra ibex at the zoo
The original animals at the zoo were smuggled through tunnels from Egypt over a decade ago
The zoo is struggling to feed its animals, let alone treat them
The zoo sometimes slaughters injured donkeys to feed the lions
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A Palestinian worker feeds a monkey at NAMA Zoo in Gaza June 1, 2023. REUTERS / Mohammed Salem
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Palestinian children look at a deer at NAMA Zoo in Gaza June 1, 2023. REUTERS / Mohammed Salem
A Palestinian worker feeds a hyena at Nama Zoo in Gaza. All photos: Reuters
A monkey prepares to feed at the zoo
The zoo has eight lions
A Palestinian worker feeds a capra ibex at the zoo
The original animals at the zoo were smuggled through tunnels from Egypt over a decade ago
The zoo is struggling to feed its animals, let alone treat them
The zoo sometimes slaughters injured donkeys to feed the lions
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A Palestinian worker feeds a monkey at NAMA Zoo in Gaza June 1, 2023. REUTERS / Mohammed Salem
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Palestinian children look at a deer at NAMA Zoo in Gaza June 1, 2023. REUTERS / Mohammed Salem
Short of animals, Gaza Zoo fights to survive
Gaza lacks the medical centres and funds to treat animals such as lions and tigers
Reuters
07 June, 2023
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