Animal rights campaigners have decried the “cruel” practice and stated that it subjects the animal to horrific pain.
Mohammed Jumaa, who owns the park, has stated that they declawing was aimed at reducing the lion’s aggressiveness so that it would be friendlier to visitors. It was tranquilised and had its head put in a shroud prior to the clipping, allowing the zookeepers to hack the claws down further.
It is unclear whether the lioness’ teeth have been left intact, but the information available to date suggest that they have.
