Jungle cats reunited at Lincolnshire park

Teddy (left) and Binks (right) have been reunited following months of rehabilitation

Two rescued jungle cats have been reunited at a Lincolnshire wildlife park following months of rehabilitation.

Male Teddy and female Binks were days away from being euthanised when the Ark Wildlife Park near Boston stepped in after a zoo in Hertfordshire was forced to close and rehome its animals.

Owner Jamie Mintram said Teddy had taken longer to recover due to suffering more serious health issues, but had now joined Binks in a new enclosure at the park after being given a "full bill of health".

"They are getting on fantastic and he's got a whole new lease of life," he added.

They were saved when a Hertfordshire zoo closed

Jungle cats are slightly larger than domestic felines and are native to the Middle East and parts of Central, South and South East Asia.

Binks is a rare black jungle cat, with the animals usually being light brown.

Mr Mintram said while Binks made a rapid recovery and was able to leave quarantine after a set period, Teddy was very overweight, with high cholesteryl and mobility issues.

He said Teddy, who had joined Binks in the enclosure on Monday, was now settling in really well and exploring his new surroundings, ready to welcome visitors to the park.

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