Hungarian artist Belush Takach performs with an elephant during a show at the Ukrainian National Circus in Kyiv on Jan. 25, 2018. Unlike in many other countries, using animals in the entertainment industry is still allowed in Ukraine. For years, local animal rights activists have been calling to ban cruel and shady businesses in which animals are abused.
Ukraine is not a native habitat for neither lemurs nor pumas. But coming across these exotic animals is easier than might be expected.
Wild animals can be found right in central Kyiv and other tourist magnets like the southern city of Odesa. They are used as photo props for travelers.